Danwar - Karakat, Rohtas

Danwar is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Danwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danwar is 251336. The village covers a total geographical area of 1465 hectares and falls under the 821309 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Danwar

According to the 2011 Census, Danwar village had a total population of 5,174 people, including 2,693 males and 2,481 females, living in 688 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 83.25% and female literacy at 61.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Danwar

Danwar 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 Danwar

Danwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Danwar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Danwar is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danwar

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

Health Facilities in Danwar

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

FAQs about Danwar