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 Son River,[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-longest barrage in the world.[4] In Swachh Survekshan 2020 Dehri On Sone (Dehri Dalmiangar Nagar Parishad) has been awarded as the cleanest city in Bihar. Dehri is well connected with Rail[5] as well as Road by Major Indian Cities.[6] National Highway 19 (India) passes through Dehri-on-Sone.
Dehri
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![]() ![]() Dehri Location in Bihar, India Show map of Bihar![]() ![]() Dehri Dehri (India) Show map of India | |
Coordinates: 24.91°N 84.18°E / 24.91; 84.18 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Bihar |
District | Rohtas |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Dehri Urban Development Authority (DUDA) |
Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 137,231 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
• Others | Bhojpuri |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 821305,821307[1] |
Vehicle registration | BR-24 |
Railway Station | Dehri-on-Sone Junction |
Website | rohtas |
The name Dehri-on-Sone is based on the sone river. The city is situated at the bank of the sone river.[7] Dehri is also known as sand capital of Bihar.[8]
Dehri was one of the biggest Industrial hubs in Bihar.[9][10]
The Rohtas Industries Limited industrial complex at Dalmianager, Rohtas District, Bihar State, was established by Ramkrishna Dalmia from the early 1930s. A sugar factory was the first to open in 1933, followed by a Cement Works in 1937; a Paper Factory in 1938, an Asbestos Factory in 1944 and a Soap Factory in 1964.[10] The industrial site was next to the 2 ft 6in/762mm narrow gauge(NG)Dehri-Rohtas Light Railway(DRLR) station of Rohtas and the locomotives that worked at this site appear to have been owned by DRLR and operated by them for Rohtas Industries Ltd. The extent of the NG lines within the site has not been established. The East Indian Railway(EIR) 'Grand Chord' broad gauge(BG) line between Gaya and Moghal Sarai passed by the site. There was a branch from the industrial site to the EIR, however the extent of the BG lines within the site has not been established. The site closed for a time in the 1980s and went into liquidation in 1995.
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.
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]
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There are multiple schools and colleges in Dehri on Sone. Here you can find schools that are affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE).
Notable schools in Dehri On Sone include:-
Notable Colleges in Dehri On Sone include:
Notable Technical Institutes in Dehri On Sone include:
Dehri is home to a stadium, five cinemas, four auditoriums, and three public libraries.[3]
Climate data for Dehri (1981–2009, extremes 1901–2009) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 31.0 (87.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
41.5 (106.7) |
45.0 (113.0) |
49.5 (121.1) |
47.2 (117.0) |
44.5 (112.1) |
39.4 (102.9) |
37.1 (98.8) |
39.7 (103.5) |
35.1 (95.2) |
31.7 (89.1) |
49.5 (121.1) |
Average high °C (°F) | 23.1 (73.6) |
26.3 (79.3) |
32.8 (91.0) |
38.7 (101.7) |
40.0 (104.0) |
37.8 (100.0) |
33.6 (92.5) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.4 (90.3) |
31.7 (89.1) |
29.2 (84.6) |
25.3 (77.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
Average low °C (°F) | 7.4 (45.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
21.3 (70.3) |
22.4 (72.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.2 (68.4) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
6.7 (44.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | −1.0 (30.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
1.5 (34.7) |
3.0 (37.4) |
5.0 (41.0) |
13.5 (56.3) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.0 (51.8) |
10.8 (51.4) |
4.0 (39.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 10.9 (0.43) |
21.5 (0.85) |
8.6 (0.34) |
11.7 (0.46) |
39.3 (1.55) |
125.6 (4.94) |
340.6 (13.41) |
288.6 (11.36) |
192.6 (7.58) |
44.3 (1.74) |
3.5 (0.14) |
6.3 (0.25) |
1,093.6 (43.06) |
Average rainy days | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 6.3 | 15.0 | 12.8 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 52.9 |
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 62 | 57 | 42 | 31 | 37 | 54 | 75 | 78 | 79 | 72 | 61 | 60 | 58 |
Source: India Meteorological Department[24][25] |
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 |
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