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
Urban Area
Dehri
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 24.91°N 84.18°E / 24.91; 84.18
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictRohtas
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyDehri Urban Development Authority (DUDA)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 • Total137,231
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Urdu
 • OthersBhojpuri,
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
812307,821305[1]
Websiterohtas.nic.in

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
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
The Indrapuri Dam, near Dehri, is the fourth-largest in the world.

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)
Panruhar5571,803
Gohi1231,353
Gonuwan69720
Maudiha1361,727
Shiwpur78590
Barawan2794,521
Ahirawan1761,942
Khudrawan1201,439
Chilbila971,380
Parsawan551,307
Tanrwa2101,177
Majhiawan1951,839
Ayar Kotha531,138
Darihat1,12311,953
Bhusahula2912,953
Chainpur311876
Berkap4542,893
Bharkunria1841,885
Ahibaranpur1212,065
Hurka3201,982
Sidhauli222,320
Gangauli4475,279
Pahleza3386,464
Shiupur59932
Deuria2842,939
Tendua Dusadhi2392,660
Mahdewa1751,298
Chormara7425
Jamuhar3686,228
Rudarpura2101,121
Chakia2642,362
Manaura70625
Mathuri1803,581
Sakhara4055,820
Suara2672,584
Dahaur2762,802
Patpura2191,617
Bharkunria3201,737
Guraila1461,933
Durgapur1701,461
Bhatauli1621,558
Wojhaulia19731
Ghonghaha961,865
Khairaha1351,853
Bhainsaha642,833
Bastipur4512,159
Katar8533,368
Bardiha941,477
Sujanpur1091,750
Manikpur531,814
Bhaluari4756,821
Nawadih4224,000
Dudhmi1341,705
Shahpur10389
Chaknaha1551,831
Shankarpur1202,056
Sikaria619559
Patanawa5281,983

References
  1. Dehri on Sone Rohtas Pin Code, citypincode.in
  2. "Dehri". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  3. "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.
  4. "Indrapuri Dam". Rohtas District. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
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