Urban Area in Bihar, India
Dehri also known as Dehri-on-Sone is a Nagar parishad and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district in the state of Bihar , India. Situated on the banks of Sone River ,[ 2] railway hub, and is adjoining Dalmianagar that used to be an industrial town.
Etymology
The name Dehri-on-Sone is based on the Sone River. The city is situated at the banks of the Sone River.[ 3]
Demographics
Historical population Year 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[ 4]
As of 2011, its population was 137,231, in 23,234 households.[ 4] Indrapuri Barrage , the fourth-longest barrage in the world.[ 5]
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. Important industries in Dehri include sawmilling and ghee processing.[ 2] plastic pipes , light bulbs , and shoes .[ 4]
The headworks of the Sone canal system is located in Dehri.[ 2] [ 4]
Education
Schools in Dehri On Sone include:-
Colleges in Dehri On Sone include:
Technical Institutes in Dehri On Sone include:
Recreation
Dehri is home to a stadium , five cinemas , four auditoriums , and three public libraries .[ 4]
Transportation
Dehri-on-Sone railway station (station code: DOS ) is on the Gaya–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction section of the Grand Chord line. It's major railway station of Dehri. [ 19]
Dehri is located on major road Delhi Kolkata Highway , it's connected it from major cities of India.
Climate
Climate data for Dehri (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2020)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °C (°F)
31.0
36.0
41.5
45.3
49.5
47.2
44.5
39.4
37.1
39.7
35.1
31.7
49.5
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
22.4
26.4
33.0
38.9
40.5
38.0
33.6
32.8
32.4
31.5
28.9
24.6
32.1
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
8.5
11.4
15.6
21.3
23.8
24.7
24.9
24.7
23.9
20.3
13.5
9.7
18.6
Record low °C (°F)
−1.0
0.0
1.5
3.0
5.0
13.5
11.4
11.0
10.8
4.0
0.0
0.0
−1.0
Average rainfall mm (inches)
11.1
17.4
9.6
10.2
35.4
132.9
316.2
297.8
190.4
43.7
1.7
3.5
1,070.1
Average rainy days
1.0
1.4
1.1
1.0
2.5
6.7
13.4
13.2
9.0
2.2
0.2
0.4
52.1
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST )
66
60
44
32
37
56
74
79
81
74
65
64
61
Source: India Meteorological Department [ 20] [ 21] [ 22]
Villages
The CD block of Dehri contains 58 rural villages, all of which are inhabited:[ 4]
Village name
Total land area (hectares)
Population (in 2011)
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
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Garwat Bigha
60
805 }
References
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