Dehri
Dehri, also known as Dehri-on-Sone, is a metropolitan city and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district in the state of Bihar, India. Situated on the Son River, 16 km east of the district capital of Sasaram,[2] Dehri is a large industrial town and an important railway hub. As of 2011, its population was 137,231, in 23,234 households.[3] Dehri is home to the Indrapuri Barrage, the fourth-largest dam in the world.[4] It has also one of largest railway bridges of India over Sone River, approximately 4 km long. It is an education hub for villagers, and is also known for coal and sand mining.
Dehri Dehri-On-Sone | |
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Urban Area | |
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![]() ![]() Dehri Location in Bihar, India | |
Coordinates: 24.91°N 84.18°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Bihar |
District | Rohtas |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Dehri Urban Development Authority (DUDA) |
Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 137,231 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, Urdu |
• Others | Bhojpuri, |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 812307,821305[1] |
Website | rohtas |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1941 | 8,281 | — |
1951 | 24,406 | +194.7% |
1961 | 38,092 | +56.1% |
1971 | 46,037 | +20.9% |
1981 | 90,409 | +96.4% |
1991 | 93,594 | +3.5% |
2001 | 119,057 | +27.2% |
2011 | 137,231 | +15.3% |
Source: 2011 Census of India[3] |
According to the 2011 Census, Dehri had a population of 137,231. Males were 72,372 and females 64,859. The average literacy rate was 81.2%, higher than the national average of 74%. Male literacy was 87.54% and female literacy 74.08%. The population of children in age group 0–6 years was 19,010, of which boys were 9,886 and girls 9,124.
Economy
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Important industries in Dehri include sugar production, sawmilling, ghee processing, and cement manufacturing.[2] Other important commodities include plastic pipes, light bulbs, and shoes.[3]
The headworks of the Son canal system is located in Dehri.[2][3]
Recreation
Dehri is home to a stadium, five cinemas, four auditoriums, and three public libraries.[3]
Villages
The CD block of Dehri contains 58 rural villages, all of which are inhabited:[3]
Village name | Total land area (hectares) | Population (in 2011) |
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Panruhar | 557 | 1,803 |
Gohi | 123 | 1,353 |
Gonuwan | 69 | 720 |
Maudiha | 136 | 1,727 |
Shiwpur | 78 | 590 |
Barawan | 279 | 4,521 |
Ahirawan | 176 | 1,942 |
Khudrawan | 120 | 1,439 |
Chilbila | 97 | 1,380 |
Parsawan | 55 | 1,307 |
Tanrwa | 210 | 1,177 |
Majhiawan | 195 | 1,839 |
Ayar Kotha | 53 | 1,138 |
Darihat | 1,123 | 11,953 |
Bhusahula | 291 | 2,953 |
Chainpur | 311 | 876 |
Berkap | 454 | 2,893 |
Bharkunria | 184 | 1,885 |
Ahibaranpur | 121 | 2,065 |
Hurka | 320 | 1,982 |
Sidhauli | 22 | 2,320 |
Gangauli | 447 | 5,279 |
Pahleza | 338 | 6,464 |
Shiupur | 59 | 932 |
Deuria | 284 | 2,939 |
Tendua Dusadhi | 239 | 2,660 |
Mahdewa | 175 | 1,298 |
Chormara | 74 | 25 |
Jamuhar | 368 | 6,228 |
Rudarpura | 210 | 1,121 |
Chakia | 264 | 2,362 |
Manaura | 70 | 625 |
Mathuri | 180 | 3,581 |
Sakhara | 405 | 5,820 |
Suara | 267 | 2,584 |
Dahaur | 276 | 2,802 |
Patpura | 219 | 1,617 |
Bharkunria | 320 | 1,737 |
Guraila | 146 | 1,933 |
Durgapur | 170 | 1,461 |
Bhatauli | 162 | 1,558 |
Wojhaulia | 19 | 731 |
Ghonghaha | 96 | 1,865 |
Khairaha | 135 | 1,853 |
Bhainsaha | 64 | 2,833 |
Bastipur | 451 | 2,159 |
Katar | 853 | 3,368 |
Bardiha | 94 | 1,477 |
Sujanpur | 109 | 1,750 |
Manikpur | 53 | 1,814 |
Bhaluari | 475 | 6,821 |
Nawadih | 422 | 4,000 |
Dudhmi | 134 | 1,705 |
Shahpur | 103 | 89 |
Chaknaha | 155 | 1,831 |
Shankarpur | 120 | 2,056 |
Sikaria | 619 | 559 |
Patanawa | 528 | 1,983 |
References
- Dehri on Sone Rohtas Pin Code, citypincode.in
- "Dehri". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 1084–1123, 1191–1192, 1286–1299. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- "Indrapuri Dam". Rohtas District. Retrieved 21 May 2020.