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'''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]],<ref name="Britannica">{{cite web |title=Dehri |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Dehri |website=Encyclopaedia Britannica |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> Dehri is a large industrial town and an important [[railway]] hub. As of 2011, its population was 137,231, in 23,234 households.<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, 1084–1123, 1191–1192, 1286–1299|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/BiharA.html |website=Census 2011 India|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> Dehri is home to the [[Indrapuri Barrage]], the fourth-longest [[Barrage (dam)|barrage]] in the world.<ref name="Indrapuri Dam">{{cite web |title=Indrapuri Dam |url=http://rohtasdistrict.com/indrapuri-dam/ |website=Rohtas District |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Dehri''' (also spelled as '''Dehree'''<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Thornton |first=J. H. |date=1874-06-01 |title=Report on Cholera in the Shahabad District |journal=The Indian Medical Gazette |volume=9 |issue=6 |pages=146–147 |issn=0019-5863 |pmc=5128170 |pmid=28995022}}</ref>) 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]],<ref name="Britannica">{{cite web |title=Dehri |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Dehri |website=Encyclopaedia Britannica |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> Dehri is a [[railway]] hub, and is adjoining [[Dalmianagar]] that used to be an industrial town.
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<ref>{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: IR History: Part 3|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html|access-date=2021-06-17|website=www.irfca.org}}</ref> as well as Road by Major Indian Cities.<ref>{{Cite web|last=nationh|date=2017-08-13|title=National Highway 19 (India) - NH19|url=http://nationalhighway.net/asia/national-highway-19-india/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=National Highway|language=en-US}}</ref> [[National Highway 19 (India)]] passes through Dehri-on-Sone.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
The name Dehri-on-Sone is based on the sone river. The city is situated at the bank of the sone river.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-12|title=डेहरी ऑन सोन में स्तिथ है भारत की 5वीं सबसे लम्बी रेल ब्रिज|url=https://dehrionsonecity.com/nehru-setu-in-dehri-on-sone-is-the-fifth-longest-rail-bridge-in-india/|access-date=2021-06-13|website=dehrionsonecity.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Dehri is also known as sand capital of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dealers|first=Sand|title=Sand Dealers in Dehri|url=https://www.justdial.com/Rohtas/Sand-Dealers-in-Dehri-On-Sone/nct-10419021|url-status=live}}</ref>
The name Dehri-on-Sone is based on the Sone River. The city is situated at the banks of the Sone River.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-12|title=डेहरी ऑन सोन में स्तिथ है भारत की 5वीं सबसे लम्बी रेल ब्रिज|url=https://dehrionsonecity.com/nehru-setu-in-dehri-on-sone-is-the-fifth-longest-rail-bridge-in-india/|access-date=2021-06-13|website=dehrionsonecity.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
== History ==
Dehri was one of the biggest Industrial hubs in Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dehri {{!}} India|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Dehri|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Industries in Dehri-on-Sone|url=http://lrc.bih.nic.in/Gazetteer/SAHABAD/chapter-V.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
The Rohtas Industries Limited industrial complex at Dalmianager, Rohtas District, Bihar State, was established by Ramkrishna Dalmia from the early 1930's. 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.<ref name=":0" /> The industrial site was next to the 2&nbsp;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 1980's and went into liquidation in 1995.


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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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.
 
As of 2011, its population was 137,231, in 23,234 households.<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, 1084–1123, 1191–1192, 1286–1299|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/BiharA.html |website=Census 2011 India|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> Dehri is home to the [[Indrapuri Barrage]], the fourth-longest [[Barrage (dam)|barrage]] in the world.<ref name="Indrapuri Dam">{{cite web |title=Indrapuri Dam |url=http://rohtasdistrict.com/indrapuri-dam/ |website=Rohtas District |access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref>
 
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 ==
== Economy ==
[[File:Indrapuri Dam,Dehri-on-sone.jpg|thumb|The [[Indrapuri Barrage|Indrapuri Dam]], near Dehri.]]
[[File:Indrapuri Dam,Dehri-on-sone.jpg|thumb|The [[Indrapuri Barrage|Indrapuri Dam]], near Dehri.]]
Important industries in Dehri include [[sugar]] production, [[sawmill]]ing, [[ghee]] processing, and [[cement]] manufacturing.<ref name="Britannica"/> Other important commodities include [[plastic pipe]]s, [[light bulb]]s, and [[shoe]]s.<ref name="Census 2011"/>
Important industries in Dehri include [[sawmill]]ing and [[ghee]] processing.<ref name="Britannica"/> Other important commodities include [[plastic pipe]]s, [[light bulb]]s, and [[shoe]]s.<ref name="Census 2011"/>


The headworks of the [[Son canal]] system is located in Dehri.<ref name="Britannica"/><ref name="Census 2011"/>
The headworks of the [[Sone canal]] system is located in Dehri.<ref name="Britannica"/><ref name="Census 2011"/>


== Education ==
== Recreation ==
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Dehri is home to a [[stadium]], two [[Movie theater|cinema]]s  four [[auditorium]]s, and three [[public library|public libraries]].<ref name="Census 2011"/>
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:-
* [[Bal Vatika Vidyalaya]]
* [[Balika Uchch Vidyalaya, Dalmianagar]]
* [[GEMS English School]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gospel Echoing Missionary Society|url=https://dehri.ges.edu.in/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=dehri.ges.edu.in}}</ref>
* [[DAV Public School, Bharkuriya]]
* [[DAV Public School, Katar]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, Katar Lajpat Ray Nagar Dehri-On-Sone Rohtas-821308|url=http://davkatar.com/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=davkatar.com}}</ref>
* [[Dehri High School]]
* [[Dhenuka International School]]
* [[Dillian High School]]
* [[GL Academy]]
* [[High School, Dalmianagar]]
* [[Illiyash Husain Urdu Girls High School ]]
* [[JRS International School]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=JRS international School|url=https://jrs-international-school.business.site/|access-date=2021-06-18|website=jrs-international-school.business.site|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Model School Dalmianagar]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Model School|url=http://www.msdalmianagar.com/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=www.msdalmianagar.com}}</ref>
* [[Rama Rani Jain Balika +2]] School
* [[Sun Beam Public School]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sunbeam Public School|url=http://www.sunbeampublicschooldehri.com/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=www.sunbeampublicschooldehri.com}}</ref>


Notable Colleges in Dehri On Sone include:
==Transportation==
* [[JagJivan College|Jag Jivan College]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jagjiwan Mahavidyalaya, Dehri On Sone {{!}} Home|url=http://jagjiwanmahavidyalaya.com/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=jagjiwanmahavidyalaya.com}}</ref>
Dehri-on-Sone railway station  (station code: '''DOS''') is on the [[Gaya–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction section]] of the [[Grand Chord]] line. It is the major railway station of Dehri.<ref>{{cite web | title=126 Arrivals at Dehri on Sone ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/dehri-on-sone-dos/1390 }}</ref>
* [[Jawahar Lal Nehru College]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=WELCOME TO JAWAHARLAL NEHRU COLLEGE|url=http://jlncdehrionsone.org/|access-date=2021-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Mahila College Dalmianagar]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=mahilacollegedalmianagar.org|url=https://www.mahilacollegedalmianagar.org/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=www.mahilacollegedalmianagar.org}}</ref>
* [[Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Dehri On Sone]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Narayan Medical College & Hospital – Official Website|url=https://nmch.ac.in/|access-date=2021-06-18|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Ram Kishore Singh College]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=R.K.S. College, Dalmianagar, Bihar - Admissions, Address, Reviews and Fees 2021|url=https://www.icbse.com/colleges/r-k-s-college-dalmianagar-150266|access-date=2021-06-17|website=iCBSE|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Radha Shanta college,Tilouthu
*Baba Gani Nath College
*


Notable Technical Institutes in Dehri On Sone include:
Dehri is located on major road [[National Highway 19 (India)|Delhi Kolkata Highway]], which connects to the major cities of India.
* [[GEMS ITI]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=GEMS ITI|url=http://gemsgirlsiti.in/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=gemsgirlsiti.in}}</ref>
* [[Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Dehri ON Sone|Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Dehri On Sone]]
* [[Govt. ITI, Dehri On Sone]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rohtas|url=https://iti.directory/bihar/rohtas|access-date=2021-06-17|website=iti.directory|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Govt. Polytechnic College, Dehri On Sone]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Govt. Polytechnic, Dehrionsone College, Dehri - Fees, Admissions, Reviews and Address 2021|url=https://www.icbse.com/colleges/govt-polytechnic-dehrionsone-dy5gdg|access-date=2021-06-17|website=iCBSE|language=en-US}}</ref> 
 
== Recreation ==
Dehri is home to a [[stadium]], five [[Movie theater|cinema]]s, four [[auditorium]]s, and three [[public library|public libraries]].<ref name="Census 2011"/>


==Climate==
==Climate==
{{Weather box
{{Weather box
| location = Dehri (1981–2009, extremes 1901–2009)
| location = Dehri (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2020)
| metric first = yes
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| single line = yes
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| Feb record high C = 36.0
| Feb record high C = 36.0
| Mar record high C = 41.5
| Mar record high C = 41.5
| Apr record high C = 45.0
| Apr record high C = 45.3
| May record high C = 49.5
| May record high C = 49.5
| Jun record high C = 47.2
| Jun record high C = 47.2
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| Dec record high C = 31.7
| Dec record high C = 31.7
|year record high C = 49.5
|year record high C = 49.5
| Jan high C = 23.1
| Jan high C = 22.4
| Feb high C = 26.3
| Feb high C = 26.4
| Mar high C = 32.8
| Mar high C = 33.0
| Apr high C = 38.7
| Apr high C = 38.9
| May high C = 40.0
| May high C = 40.5
| Jun high C = 37.8
| Jun high C = 38.0
| Jul high C = 33.6
| Jul high C = 33.6
| Aug high C = 32.9
| Aug high C = 32.8
| Sep high C = 32.4
| Sep high C = 32.4
| Oct high C = 31.7
| Oct high C = 31.5
| Nov high C = 29.2
| Nov high C = 28.9
| Dec high C = 25.3
| Dec high C = 24.6
|year high C = 32.0
|year high C = 32.1
| Jan low C = 7.4
| Jan low C = 8.5
| Feb low C = 9.6
| Feb low C = 11.4
| Mar low C = 13.9
| Mar low C = 15.6
| Apr low C = 19.0
| Apr low C = 21.3
| May low C = 21.3
| May low C = 23.8
| Jun low C = 22.4
| Jun low C = 24.7
| Jul low C = 21.5
| Jul low C = 24.9
| Aug low C = 20.7
| Aug low C = 24.7
| Sep low C = 20.2
| Sep low C = 23.9
| Oct low C = 16.4
| Oct low C = 20.3
| Nov low C = 10.4
| Nov low C = 13.5
| Dec low C = 6.7
| Dec low C = 9.7
|year low C = 15.8
|year low C = 18.6
| Jan record low C = -1.0
| Jan record low C = -1.0
| Feb record low C = 0.0
| Feb record low C = 0.0
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|year record low C = -1.0
|year record low C = -1.0
| rain colour = green
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 10.9
| Jan rain mm = 11.1
| Feb rain mm = 21.5
| Feb rain mm = 17.4
| Mar rain mm = 8.6
| Mar rain mm = 9.6
| Apr rain mm = 11.7
| Apr rain mm = 10.2
| May rain mm = 39.3
| May rain mm = 35.4
| Jun rain mm = 125.6
| Jun rain mm = 132.9
| Jul rain mm = 340.6
| Jul rain mm = 316.2
| Aug rain mm = 288.6
| Aug rain mm = 297.8
| Sep rain mm = 192.6
| Sep rain mm = 190.4
| Oct rain mm = 44.3
| Oct rain mm = 43.7
| Nov rain mm = 3.5
| Nov rain mm = 1.7
| Dec rain mm = 6.3
| Dec rain mm = 3.5
|year rain mm = 1093.6
|year rain mm = 1070.1
| Jan rain days = 1.1
| Jan rain days = 1.0
| Feb rain days = 1.6
| Feb rain days = 1.4
| Mar rain days = 0.9
| Mar rain days = 1.1
| Apr rain days = 1.0
| Apr rain days = 1.0
| May rain days = 2.4
| May rain days = 2.5
| Jun rain days = 6.3
| Jun rain days = 6.7
| Jul rain days = 15.0
| Jul rain days = 13.4
| Aug rain days = 12.8
| Aug rain days = 13.2
| Sep rain days = 8.6
| Sep rain days = 9.0
| Oct rain days = 2.2
| Oct rain days = 2.2
| Nov rain days = 0.3
| Nov rain days = 0.2
| Dec rain days = 0.6
| Dec rain days = 0.4
|year rain days = 52.9
|year rain days = 52.1
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 62
| Jan humidity = 66
| Feb humidity = 57
| Feb humidity = 60
| Mar humidity = 42
| Mar humidity = 44
| Apr humidity = 31
| Apr humidity = 32
| May humidity = 37
| May humidity = 37
| Jun humidity = 54
| Jun humidity = 56
| Jul humidity = 75
| Jul humidity = 74
| Aug humidity = 78
| Aug humidity = 79
| Sep humidity = 79
| Sep humidity = 81
| Oct humidity = 72
| Oct humidity = 74
| Nov humidity = 61
| Nov humidity = 65
| Dec humidity = 60
| Dec humidity = 64
|year humidity = 58
|year humidity = 61
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]]
| access-date = April 8, 2024
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals>
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| Patanawa || 528 || 1,983
| Patanawa || 528 || 1,983
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Dehri
Dehri-On-Sone
Urban Area
Indrapuri Barrage at Dehri On Sone,
Dehri Junction
Location of Dehri
Dehri is located in Bihar
Dehri
Dehri
Location in Bihar, India
Dehri is located in India
Dehri
Dehri
Dehri (India)
Coordinates: 24°55′N 84°11′E / 24.91°N 84.18°E / 24.91; 84.18
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictRohtas
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyDehri Urban Development Authority (DUDA)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total137,231
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • OthersBhojpuri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
821305,821307[1]
Vehicle registrationBR-24
Railway StationDehri-on-Sone Junction
Websiterohtas.nic.in

Dehri (also spelled as Dehree[2]) 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,[3] Dehri is a railway hub, and is adjoining Dalmianagar that used to be an industrial town.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Dehri-on-Sone is based on the Sone River. The city is situated at the banks of the Sone River.[4]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
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[5]

As of 2011, its population was 137,231, in 23,234 households.[5] Dehri is home to the Indrapuri Barrage, the fourth-longest barrage in the world.[6]

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[edit | edit source]

The Indrapuri Dam, near Dehri.

Important industries in Dehri include sawmilling and ghee processing.[3] Other important commodities include plastic pipes, light bulbs, and shoes.[5]

The headworks of the Sone canal system is located in Dehri.[3][5]

Recreation[edit | edit source]

Dehri is home to a stadium, two cinemas four auditoriums, and three public libraries.[5]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Dehri-on-Sone railway station (station code: DOS) is on the Gaya–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction section of the Grand Chord line. It is the major railway station of Dehri.[7]

Dehri is located on major road Delhi Kolkata Highway, which connects to the major cities of India.

Climate[edit | edit source]

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
(87.8)
36.0
(96.8)
41.5
(106.7)
45.3
(113.5)
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) 22.4
(72.3)
26.4
(79.5)
33.0
(91.4)
38.9
(102.0)
40.5
(104.9)
38.0
(100.4)
33.6
(92.5)
32.8
(91.0)
32.4
(90.3)
31.5
(88.7)
28.9
(84.0)
24.6
(76.3)
32.1
(89.8)
Average low °C (°F) 8.5
(47.3)
11.4
(52.5)
15.6
(60.1)
21.3
(70.3)
23.8
(74.8)
24.7
(76.5)
24.9
(76.8)
24.7
(76.5)
23.9
(75.0)
20.3
(68.5)
13.5
(56.3)
9.7
(49.5)
18.6
(65.5)
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) 11.1
(0.44)
17.4
(0.69)
9.6
(0.38)
10.2
(0.40)
35.4
(1.39)
132.9
(5.23)
316.2
(12.45)
297.8
(11.72)
190.4
(7.50)
43.7
(1.72)
1.7
(0.07)
3.5
(0.14)
1,070.1
(42.13)
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[8][9][10]

Villages[edit | edit source]

The CD block of Dehri contains 58 rural villages, all of which are inhabited:[5]

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
Garwat Bigha 60 805

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Dehri on Sone Rohtas Pin Code, citypincode.in
  2. Thornton, J. H. (1 June 1874). "Report on Cholera in the Shahabad District". The Indian Medical Gazette. 9 (6): 146–147. ISSN 0019-5863. PMC 5128170. PMID 28995022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Dehri". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  4. "डेहरी ऑन सोन में स्तिथ है भारत की 5वीं सबसे लम्बी रेल ब्रिज". dehrionsonecity.com. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 1084–1123, 1191–1192, 1286–1299. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  6. "Indrapuri Dam". Rohtas District. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  7. "126 Arrivals at Dehri on Sone ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  8. "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  9. "Station: Dehri Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 235–236. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  10. "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.

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