Deo - Karakat, Rohtas

Deo is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Deo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deo is 251391. The village covers a total geographical area of 761 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Deo

According to the 2011 Census, Deo village had a total population of 4,699 people, including 2,457 males and 2,242 females, living in 678 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.26%, with male literacy at 86.16% and female literacy at 61.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 938.

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

Nearby Villages of Deo

Deo 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 Deo

Deo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Deo is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Deo is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deo

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

Health Facilities in Deo

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

FAQs about Deo