Dehar - Gawan, Giridih

Dehar is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Birne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dehar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehar is 350308. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.62 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode.

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

Population of Dehar

As per Census 2011, Dehar village has a total population of 68 people, consisting of 35 males and 33 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population683533
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Castes (SC)683533
Literate Population291811
Illiterate Population391722

Nearby Villages of Dehar

Dehar 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)
PachchiyaridihEast0.95 km
BaraitandSouth-East1.65 km
KharsanWest1.70 km
ChihutiaNorth-East1.95 km
BhuwalmaranSouth-East1.99 km
SiratariNorth2.06 km
TarabirneSouth-East2.39 km
HarotariSouth-East2.87 km
BhojraidihSouth2.90 km
GodheyaSouth3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dehar

Public transport in the Dehar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Dehar is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dehar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dehar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dehar

Where is Dehar located?

Dehar village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dehar?

The Gram Panchayat of Dehar is Birne.

What is the pincode of Dehar?

The pincode of Dehar is 815313.

What is the population of Dehar?

Dehar has a total population of 68, including 35 males and 33 females.

How many households are there in Dehar?

There are 12 households in Dehar.

What is the literacy rate in Dehar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dehar is 42.65%. Male literacy is 51.43% and female literacy is 33.33%.