Darihat - Dehri, Rohtas

Darihat is a village situated in the Dehri subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dehri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Darihat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darihat is 252547. The village covers a total geographical area of 1123 hectares and falls under the 821305 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Darihat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Darihat

As per Census 2011, Darihat village has a total population of 11,953 people, consisting of 6,222 males and 5,731 females. The village has 1,953 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,995 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,223 literate and 4,730 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,797 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darihat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,9536,2225,731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,9951,004991
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,797954843
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432518
Literate Population7,2234,3232,900
Illiterate Population4,7301,8992,831

Nearby Villages of Darihat

Darihat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MajhiawanNorth-East1.62 km
BhusahulaSouth1.73 km
TanrwaNorth-East2.27 km
KhudrawanNorth-West2.36 km
ChilbilaNorth2.53 km
DharaharaWest2.56 km
ChainpurSouth-West2.65 km
SherpurWest2.91 km
MaudihaNorth3.37 km
PanruharNorth-East3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darihat

Darihat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adsr, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Darihat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Darihat is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darihat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darihat village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Darihat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darihat village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Darihat

Where is Darihat located?

Darihat village is located in Dehri Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darihat?

Darihat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Darihat?

The pincode of Darihat is 821305.

What is the population of Darihat?

Darihat has a total population of 11,953, including 6,222 males and 5,731 females.

How many households are there in Darihat?

There are 1,953 households in Darihat.

What is the literacy rate in Darihat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darihat is 60.43%. Male literacy is 69.48% and female literacy is 50.60%.