Dahiar - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Dahiar is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ranna Dahiyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahiar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahiar is 236388. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dahiar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Warisnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahiar

According to the 2011 Census, Dahiar village had a total population of 3,198 people, including 1,671 males and 1,527 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.63%, with male literacy at 78.60% and female literacy at 51.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahiar

Dahiar 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 Dahiar

Dahiar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambhaddarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Dahiar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Dahiar is about 34 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 Dahiar

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

Health Facilities in Dahiar

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

FAQs about Dahiar