Derhgaon village, Dawath block | Pincode 802226

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANJANA KUMARI

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LGD code: 251091
Pincode: 802226
Post office: Dawath
Population: 4,865
Households: 769
Literacy rate: 57.4%
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,304

Census 2011 · in context

How Derhgaon compares

By population, Derhgaon ranks #4 of 66 villages in Dawath mandal.

Literacy rate

57.4%

−1.9% vs mandal average

Derhgaon: 57.4%
Dawath mandal: 59.3%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

921

−23 vs mandal average

Derhgaon: 921
Dawath mandal: 944

Household size

people per home

6.3

−0.3 vs mandal average

Derhgaon: 6.3
Dawath mandal: 6.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Derhgaon at a glance

Derhgaon is a village of 4,865 people in 769 households (Census 2011) in Dawath block, Rohtas district, Bihar, the 4th-largest of 66 villages in Dawath block. Literacy is 57%, 2 points below the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 921 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 802226, served by Dawath post office; the LGD village code is 251091. The sarpanch is RANJANA KUMARI, and the village votes in Sandesh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Radha Charan Sah. The population is estimated at 5,736 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Derhgaon · this village	4,865	57%	—
Ramnagar · Dawath	2,104	64%	—
Katailbal · Dawath	1,003	56%	—
Tilakpura · Dawath	820	66%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Derhgaon

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KOATH
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Derhgaon
Total area (ha): 82.1
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Derhgaon

LGD code: 251091
Pincode: 802226
Post office: Dawath
Population (Census 2011): 4,865
Population (projected 2026): 5,736
Households: 769
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 921
Literacy rate: 57.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Arrah
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sandesh
Member of Parliament: Sudama Prasad
Member of Legislative Assembly: Radha Charan Sah
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJANA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Dawath

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Derhgaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,865

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,736

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

769

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

907

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,865Census 2011
Households: 769Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,7362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9072026 projection
Active job cards: 2,07,538MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,04,328MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 924NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rohtas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rohtas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rohtas district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of Indiayesterday
Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India2 days ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Quick answers

People often ask about Derhgaon

What is the pincode of Derhgaon?

The pincode of Derhgaon, Dawath block, Rohtas district, Bihar is 802226. The post office is Dawath.

Which post office delivers to Derhgaon?

Mail for Derhgaon is delivered through Dawath post office, pincode 802226, in Dawath block, Rohtas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Derhgaon located?

Derhgaon is a village in Dawath block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Derhgaon as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Derhgaon village has a population of 4,865 across 769 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Derhgaon?

The current sarpanch of Derhgaon gram panchayat is RANJANA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derhgaon in?

Derhgaon falls under the Arrah Lok Sabha constituency (PC #32) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Derhgaon in?

Derhgaon falls under the Sandesh assembly constituency (AC #192) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Derhgaon?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Derhgaon village is 57.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Derhgaon?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Derhgaon village is 921 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Derhgaon?

12 schemes currently match residents of Derhgaon, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Derhgaon?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Derhgaon village is 251091.

How big is Derhgaon compared to other villages in Dawath block?

Derhgaon ranks 4 of 66 villages in Dawath block by Census 2011 population (4,865 residents).

Who is the MLA of Derhgaon?

Derhgaon falls under Sandesh assembly constituency (AC 192). The sitting MLA is Radha Charan Sah (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Derhgaon?

Derhgaon is in Arrah Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sudama Prasad (CPI(ML)L).

What is the population of Derhgaon in 2026?

Derhgaon is estimated at 5,736 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,865 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Derhgaon in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Derhgaon in Rohtas district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Derhgaon?

RANJANA KUMARI is the sarpanch of Derhgaon gram panchayat, Dawath block. See the sarpanch list of Dawath block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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