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	\| blank4_info_sec1 = Sasaram		\| blank4_info_sec1 = [[Sasaram Assembly constituency\|Sasaram]]
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	'''Tilothu''', also spelled '''Tilauthu''' or '''Tilothu''', is a village and corresponding [[community development block]] in [[Rohtas district]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. It is located 15 km from [[Dehri\|Dehri-on-Sone]] on the west bank of the [[Son River]]. As of 2011, the population of Tilouthu was 16,402, in 2,745 families, while the corresponding block population was 109,249.<ref name="Census 2011">{{cite web \|title=Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory) \|pages=33, 44–70, 1124-, 1191–1192\|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/BiharA.html \|website=Census 2011 India\|accessdate=8 June 2020}}</ref>		'''Tilothu''', also spelled '''Tilauthu''' or '''Tilothu''', is a village and corresponding [[community development block]] in [[Rohtas district]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. It is located 15 km from [[Dehri\|Dehri-on-Sone]] on the west bank of the [[Son River]]. As of 2011, the population of Tilouthu was 16,402, in 2,745 families, while the corresponding block population was 109,249.<ref name="Census 2011">{{cite web \|title=Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory) \|pages=33, 44–70, 1124-, 1191–1192\|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/BiharA.html \|website=Census 2011 India\|accessdate=8 June 2020}}</ref>

	The [[census town]] of [[Saraiya, Bihar\|Saraiya]] is located within Tilouthu block, immediately south of the village of Tilouthu. [[Kaimur pahari]] stands erect in the west of the city whereas the ~~river~~ Sone ~~blesses the farmers with its water~~ in the east.		The [[census town]] of [[Saraiya, Bihar\|Saraiya]] is located within Tilouthu block, immediately south of the village of Tilouthu. [[Kaimur pahari]] stands erect in the west of the city whereas the [[River Sone]] flows in the east.

	Tilothu cattle fair is considered to be the largest cattle fair in the state.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}} This town is well connected by road to an important junction Dehri-on-Sone. This city is very popular among nearby villages as a place of worship of Lord Shiva.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}

	~~It may~~ be ~~developed as a tourist place. A waterfall is located at~~ the ~~far end of this small city. It has religious importance i.e. one of Maa Shakti's forms~~ in ~~form of a cave is located alongside~~ the ~~waterfall. The waterfall is a hot spot of picnic for people from the near villages. The negligence attitude and the fear of naxalites hinders the required exposure to this place~~.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}		Tilothu cattle fair is considered to be the largest cattle fair in the state.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}

	== History ==		== History ==
	This city ~~got its name from~~ Lord Tileshwarnath, a form of Lord [[Shiva]].{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}} It was ruled over by [[~~Raja Shahmal~~]] before independence ~~whose fort still refresh the reminiscences of its owner~~.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}		This city was named after Lord Tileshwarnath, a form of Lord [[Shiva]].{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}} It was ruled over by Surwar rajputs ([[Gaur (clan)\|Guar clan]]) before independence.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}
			After this, Tilothu was ruled by the Kayastha king due to British reference.

	~~There are many historical places which are of interest to tourists.~~ The Radhe Krishna temple is more than 350 years old. It is situated on the holy bank of the river Sone. ~~This temple was created by Raja Shahmal and it seem to be to most prestigious places in that time.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}~~		The Radhe Krishna temple is more than 350 years old. It is situated on the holy bank of the river Sone.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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{{More references|date=September 2007}}
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| image_caption = Ancient Radhe Krishna Temple (Akhada Temple)
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'''Tilothu''', also spelled '''Tilauthu''' or '''Tilothu''', is a village and corresponding [[community development block]] in [[Rohtas district]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. It is located 15 km from [[Dehri|Dehri-on-Sone]] on the west bank of the [[Son River]]. As of 2011, the population of Tilouthu was 16,402, in 2,745 families, while the corresponding block population was 109,249.<ref name="Census 2011">{{cite web |title=Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory) |pages=33, 44–70, 1124-, 1191–1192|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/BiharA.html |website=Census 2011 India|accessdate=8 June 2020}}</ref>

The [[census town]] of [[Saraiya, Bihar|Saraiya]] is located within Tilouthu block, immediately south of the village of Tilouthu. [[Kaimur pahari]] stands erect in the west of the city whereas the river Sone blesses the farmers with its water in the east.

Tilothu cattle fair is considered to be the largest cattle fair in the state.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} This town is well connected by road to an important junction Dehri-on-Sone. This city is very popular among nearby villages as a place of worship of Lord Shiva.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}

It may be developed as a tourist place. A waterfall is located at the far end of this small city. It has religious importance i.e. one of Maa Shakti's forms in form of a cave is located alongside the waterfall. The waterfall is a hot spot of picnic for people from the near villages. The negligence attitude and the fear of naxalites hinders the required exposure to this place.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}

== History ==
This city got its name from Lord Tileshwarnath, a form of Lord [[Shiva]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} It was ruled over by [[Raja Shahmal]] before independence whose fort still refresh the reminiscences of its owner.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}

There are many historical places which are of interest to tourists. The Radhe Krishna temple is more than 350 years old. It is situated on the holy bank of the river Sone. This temple was created by Raja Shahmal and it seem to be to most prestigious places in that time.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}

== Demographics ==
Tilouthu block is a primarily rural district, apart from the urban town of [[Saraiya, Bihar|Saraiya]]. The block population increased from 90,210 in 2001 to 109,249 in 2011, with 8,260 urban and 100,989 rural.<ref name="Census 2011"/>

=== Sex ratio ===
The [[sex ratio]] of Tilouthu block was 911 in 2011: 913 in rural areas and 885 in urban ones. These were all somewhat lower than the district averages. In rural areas, the ratio was higher among the 0-6 age group at 935, which was slightly above the district rural average of 933, while the urban 0-6 ratio was lower at 870, lowest among urban areas in Rohtas district. The overall sex ratio for the block among the 0-6 age group was 930, compared to the district average of 930.<ref name="Census 2011"/>

=== Literacy ===
The [[literacy rate]] of Tilouthu block was 70.99% in 2011, which was slightly below the district average of 73.37%. Literacy was higher in rural areas (71.21%) than urban ones (68.37%). Literacy was also higher among men than women, with 80.77% of men but only 60.18% of women able to read and write. The corresponding 20.55% gender literacy gap was slightly above average (19.91%) for Rohtas district.<ref name="Census 2011"/>

== Amenities ==
37 of the 57 villages in Tilouthu block have [[medical facilities]], serving 81.98% of the population, the highest proportion among sub-districts in Rohtas. 28 villages have [[telephone]] service, serving 68.84% of the population, 45 have permanent pucca roads, and 51 have access to [[National Grid (India)|electricity]], serving 97.16% of the population. 9 villages have [[bank]]s and [[agricultural credit society|agricultural credit societies]], serving 45.84% of the block's population.<ref name="Census 2011"/>

=== Education ===
The village of Tilauthu contains 6 [[pre-primary school]]s, 5 [[primary school]]s, 2 [[middle school]]s, and 1 [[secondary school]].<ref name="Census 2011"/>

For primary education, a lot of government supported and private schools are there, where one can get education in Hindi medium as well as English. A few of the famous schools are Sarswati Shishu Mandir, Amaltas Niketan and Tilouthu High School. For higher education, there is one undergrad college, Radha Shanta College. Nearest villages Babuganj, Saraiya, Mirasarai, Maharajganj, etc.

At the block level, 44 of the 57 inhabited villages have [[school]]s, serving 95.08% of the population.<ref name="Census 2011"/>

== Villages ==
There are a total of 65 villages in Tilouthu block, 57 inhabited and 8 uninhabited:<ref name="Census 2011"/>

{| class="wikitable sortable"

|-
! Village name
! Total land area (hectares)
! Population (in 2011)
|-
| Maheshdih || 156.3 || 430
|-
| Lewara || 229.1 || 1,413
|-
| Dubauli || 51 || 254
|-
| Kusdihra || 165.1 || 1,873
|-
| Koidih || 126.3 || 444
|-
| Ramdihra || 158.2 || 1,950
|-
| Barkhoha || 116.6|| 812
|-
| Margohi || 127 || 58
|-
| Sewahi || 358.2 || 3,377
|-
| Bardiha || 59.4 || 1,104
|-
| Hurka || 422.1 || 3,145
|-
| Dattauli || 8.1 || 16
|-
| Dehri || 123 || 1,516
|-
| Jamuhara || 151.7 || 1,769
|-
| Indarpura || 263.9 || 1,924
|-
| Madhanian || 250.1 || 695
|-
| Jainagra || 178.4 || 1,186
|-
| Jaraha || 286.2 || 1,111
|-
| Mira Sarae || 336.4 || 821
|-
| Seua || 30.3 || 334
|-
| Sonaura || 57.1 || 1,170
|-
| Alinagar || 87 || 860
|-
| Pathara || 100 || 741
|-
| Baradih || 75.3 || 1,072
|-
| Harnachiti || 81.3 || 1,156
|-
| Patluka || 204.4 || 2,102
|-
| Mitarsenpur || 69.2 || 440
|-
| Mirzapur || 279.6 || 2,200
|-
| Chorkap || 123 || 1,158
|-
| Bahera || 110.19 || 1,061
|-
| Tilauthu Arazi || 34.4 || 0
|-
| Chemni Chak || 31 || 0
|-
| Dharampur || 28 || 0
|-
| '''Tilauthu''' (capital) || 958.3 || 16,402
|-
| Malpura || 344.6 || 4,392
|-
| Rakian Bigha || 51 || 1,151
|-
| Amra || 136.4 || 1,089
|-
| Bhadsa || 183.84 || 397
|-
| Panraria || 224.86 || 1,135
|-
| Basdiha || 144.4 || 1,549
|-
| Uchaila || 69.7 || 462
|-
| Kerpa || 504.7 || 3,973
|-
| Pirna Bigha || 81 || 214
|-
| Supa Sarae || 215.62 || 2,938
|-
| Rampur || 768 || 0
|-
| Renria || 395.32 || 1,233
|-
| Bhisra || 229.4 || 1,146
|-
| Chanpura || 634.3 || 4,310
|-
| Sonpura || 374.3 || 635
|-
| Dighi || 203.1 || 0
|-
| Kaithi || 167.6 || 1,924
|-
| Belwai || 400.7 || 0
|-
| Shiupur || 214 || 759
|-
| Bhadokhra || 274.8 || 4,256
|-
| Jhajhara || 19.1 || 0
|-
| Saina || 155 || 812
|-
| Churesar || 1,626.8 || 1,631
|-
| Baulia || 350.4 || 1,028
|-
| Jago Dih || 273.6 || 1,789
|-
| Ramdihra || 304.7 || 4,671
|-
| Panti || 80 || 0
|-
| Rupahtha || 182.94 || 1,551
|-
| Bishunpura || 227.24 || 591
|-
| Chitauli || 446.08 || 2,736
|-
| Ranjit Ganj || 221.47 || 2,023
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Rohtas district}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Rohtas district]]