Dawath
Dawath is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar state, India. The nearest city is the nagar panchayat town of Koath, which is administered as part of Dawath block.
Dawath
Dāwath | |
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Village | |
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  Dawath Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25.29766°N 84.22447°E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Rohtas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,372[2] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 802226[2] |
As of 2011, the population of Dawath was 5,372, in 828 households. The entire block had a population of 108,455.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 92,987 | — |
| 2011 | 108,455 | +16.6% |
| Source: 2011 Census of India[2] | ||
In 2011, the sex ratio of Dawath block was 944, above the district average of 921. The sex ratio was higher in the 0-6 age group at 958, which was the highest in Rohtas. Scheduled castes made up 16.41% of the block population and members of scheduled tribes made up 0.16%. The literacy rate of Dawath block was 71.13%, slightly below the Rohtas district rate of 73.37$%. There was a 22.93% gap in literacy between men and women, with 82.22% of men but only 59.29% of women able to read and write.[2]
Amenities
As of 2011, Dawath village did not have tap water; drinking water was instead provided by well and hand pump. It had permanent pucca roads connected to both national and state highways. There was a community centre, a public library, and sports fields. The town had access to electrical power.[2]
Villages
There are 66 villages in Dawath block, including Dawath itself. Of these, 60 are inhabited and 6 are uninhabited.[2]
| Village name | Total land area (hectares) | Population (in 2011) |
|---|---|---|
| Bairia | 94.7 | 320 |
| Bithni | 75.7 | 447 |
| Choranti | 92.3 | 719 |
| Kharanti | 60.3 | 0 |
| Anwarhi | 318.9 | 2,601 |
| Narayanpur | 44.9 | 0 |
| Damdiha | 97 | 1,135 |
| Akorha | 163.1 | 1,027 |
| Dharkanha Khurd | 101.6 | 346 |
| Harakhmal Dehri | 66.8 | 425 |
| Patkhauli | 53.8 | 620 |
| Parsiyakhurd | 140.1 | 815 |
| Parsiya Kalen | 144.9 | 1,630 |
| Semri | 836.8 | 11,204 |
| Dharkanha Kalan | 148.6 | 692 |
| Jamsona | 265.1 | 2,448 |
| Rajaundha | 95.1 | 293 |
| Pararia | 144.9 | 903 |
| Kamdhanwan | 31.2 | 205 |
| Chhitni | 106.3 | 1,355 |
| Chatra | 64 | 1,384 |
| Doma Dehri | 69 | 549 |
| Dewrhi | 220 | 1,412 |
| Mahuari | 135.3 | 1,741 |
| Sahinaon | 145.3 | 1,555 |
| Bodarhi | 191.2 | 2,167 |
| Pasram Patti Dalia | 28.65 | 0 |
| Dawath (block headquarters) | 547 | 5,372 |
| Bithwa | 22.3 | 2,961 |
| Babhanaul | 957.4 | 9,120 |
| Dolaicha | 130 | 805 |
| Dewgana | 155 | 1,441 |
| Tendobahar | 28 | 0 |
| Bhundadih | 114.1 | 647 |
| Batsa | 79 | 814 |
| Shahpur | 65.6 | 1,331 |
| Param Dehri | 85.4 | 1,283 |
| Khairahi | 155.8 | 491 |
| Bahuara | 112.1 | 1,494 |
| Itwa | 102 | 1,813 |
| Babhani | 0 | 939 |
| Jagadhara | 95.6 | 1,153 |
| Hamir Dehri | 102.8 | 492 |
| Bairiya | 61.9 | 747 |
| Jharkaria | 59.1 | 556 |
| Ahir Chaunri | 662.1 | 191 |
| Chaunri Kedar | 59.1 | 883 |
| Madhubana | 74.4 | 0 |
| Sundar | 51.1 | 1,082 |
| Usari | 136.4 | 1,830 |
| Saadat Dehra | 193 | 238 |
| Derhgaon | 82.1 | 4,865 |
| Gidha | 674.6 | 2,903 |
| Bodh Chatar | 178.8 | 609 |
| Harna Chatar | 57.9 | 141 |
| Chak Chatar | 28.3 | 800 |
| Naktauli | 67.6 | 940 |
| Bhatauli | 131.1 | 26 |
| Gopal Dehri | 40 | 296 |
| Madhopur | 30 | 218 |
| Sughari | 108.46 | 0 |
| Parmanpur | 108.9 | 910 |
| Hathdihan | 174.8 | 2,254 |
| Ramnagar | 178.9 | 2,104 |
| Tilakpura | 123 | 820 |
| Katailbal | 57.1 | 1,003 |
References
- "Geonames.org. Dāwath". Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 404–435, 1191–1192. Retrieved 23 June 2020.