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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Darihat

According to the 2011 Census, Darihat village had a total population of 11,953 people, including 6,222 males and 5,731 females, living in 1,953 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,797, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Darihat