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| other_name | | name = Dehri | ||
| nickname | | other_name = Dehri-On-Sone | ||
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| founder | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| named_for | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| government_type | | subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]] | ||
| governing_body | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| unit_pref | | subdivision_name2 = [[Rohtas district|Rohtas]] | ||
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| population_total | | governing_body = [[Dehri Urban Development Authority]] (DUDA) | ||
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| population_demonym | | area_total_km2 = | ||
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| demographics_type1 | | elevation_m = 52 | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | population_total = 137,231 | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
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| postal_code_type | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| postal_code | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| registration_plate = | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| website | | demographics1_title2 = Others | ||
| footnotes | | demographics1_info2 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | |||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | |||
| postal_code = 821305,821307<ref>[http://www.citypincode.in/BIHAR/ROHTAS/Dehri_BMP__PINCODE Dehri on Sone Rohtas Pin Code], ''citypincode.in''</ref> | |||
| registration_plate = BR-24 | |||
| blank1_name = [[Indian Railways|Railway Station]] | |||
| blank1_info = [[Dehri-on-Sone railway station|Dehri-on-Sone Junction]] | |||
| website = {{URL|rohtas.nic.in/}} | |||
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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]], | '''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. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The name Dehri-on-Sone is based on the | 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> | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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| 2011 | 137231 | | 2011 | 137231 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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 | 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 [[ | The headworks of the [[Sone canal]] system is located in Dehri.<ref name="Britannica"/><ref name="Census 2011"/> | ||
== | == Recreation == | ||
Dehri is home to a [[stadium]], two [[Movie theater|cinema]]s four [[auditorium]]s, and three [[public library|public libraries]].<ref name="Census 2011"/> | |||
==Transportation== | |||
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> | |||
Dehri is located on major road [[National Highway 19 (India)|Delhi Kolkata Highway]], which connects to the major cities of India. | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| location = Dehri ( | | location = Dehri (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2020) | ||
| metric first = yes | | metric first = 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. | | 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 = | | Jan high C = 22.4 | ||
| Feb high C = 26. | | Feb high C = 26.4 | ||
| Mar high C = | | Mar high C = 33.0 | ||
| Apr high C = 38. | | Apr high C = 38.9 | ||
| May high C = 40. | | May high C = 40.5 | ||
| Jun high C = | | Jun high C = 38.0 | ||
| Jul high C = 33.6 | | Jul high C = 33.6 | ||
| Aug high C = 32. | | Aug high C = 32.8 | ||
| Sep high C = 32.4 | | Sep high C = 32.4 | ||
| Oct high C = 31. | | Oct high C = 31.5 | ||
| Nov high C = | | Nov high C = 28.9 | ||
| Dec high C = | | Dec high C = 24.6 | ||
|year high C = 32. | |year high C = 32.1 | ||
| Jan low C = | | Jan low C = 8.5 | ||
| Feb low C = | | Feb low C = 11.4 | ||
| Mar low C = | | Mar low C = 15.6 | ||
| Apr low C = | | Apr low C = 21.3 | ||
| May low C = | | May low C = 23.8 | ||
| Jun low C = | | Jun low C = 24.7 | ||
| Jul low C = | | Jul low C = 24.9 | ||
| Aug low C = | | Aug low C = 24.7 | ||
| Sep low C = | | Sep low C = 23.9 | ||
| Oct low C = | | Oct low C = 20.3 | ||
| Nov low C = | | Nov low C = 13.5 | ||
| Dec low C = | | Dec low C = 9.7 | ||
|year low C = | |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 = | | Jan rain mm = 11.1 | ||
| Feb rain mm = | | Feb rain mm = 17.4 | ||
| Mar rain mm = | | Mar rain mm = 9.6 | ||
| Apr rain mm = | | Apr rain mm = 10.2 | ||
| May rain mm = | | May rain mm = 35.4 | ||
| Jun rain mm = | | Jun rain mm = 132.9 | ||
| Jul rain mm = | | Jul rain mm = 316.2 | ||
| Aug rain mm = | | Aug rain mm = 297.8 | ||
| Sep rain mm = | | Sep rain mm = 190.4 | ||
| Oct rain mm = | | Oct rain mm = 43.7 | ||
| Nov rain mm = | | Nov rain mm = 1.7 | ||
| Dec rain mm = | | Dec rain mm = 3.5 | ||
|year rain mm = | |year rain mm = 1070.1 | ||
| Jan rain days = 1. | | Jan rain days = 1.0 | ||
| Feb rain days = 1. | | Feb rain days = 1.4 | ||
| Mar rain days = | | Mar rain days = 1.1 | ||
| Apr rain days = 1.0 | | Apr rain days = 1.0 | ||
| May rain days = 2. | | May rain days = 2.5 | ||
| Jun rain days = 6. | | Jun rain days = 6.7 | ||
| Jul rain days = | | Jul rain days = 13.4 | ||
| Aug rain days = | | Aug rain days = 13.2 | ||
| Sep rain days = | | Sep rain days = 9.0 | ||
| Oct rain days = 2.2 | | Oct rain days = 2.2 | ||
| Nov rain days = 0. | | Nov rain days = 0.2 | ||
| Dec rain days = 0. | | Dec rain days = 0.4 | ||
|year rain days = 52. | |year rain days = 52.1 | ||
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| Jan humidity = | | Jan humidity = 66 | ||
| Feb humidity = | | Feb humidity = 60 | ||
| Mar humidity = | | Mar humidity = 44 | ||
| Apr humidity = | | Apr humidity = 32 | ||
| May humidity = 37 | | May humidity = 37 | ||
| Jun humidity = | | Jun humidity = 56 | ||
| Jul humidity = | | Jul humidity = 74 | ||
| Aug humidity = | | Aug humidity = 79 | ||
| Sep humidity = | | Sep humidity = 81 | ||
| Oct humidity = | | Oct humidity = 74 | ||
| Nov humidity = | | Nov humidity = 65 | ||
| Dec humidity = | | Dec humidity = 64 | ||
|year humidity = | |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 | |||
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{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
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| Garwat Bigha || 60 || 805 | |||
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Dehri
Dehri-On-Sone | |
|---|---|
Urban Area | |
Indrapuri Barrage at Dehri On Sone, Dehri Junction | |
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| Coordinates: 24°55′N 84°11′E / 24.91°N 84.18°E | |
| 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 |
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]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 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]

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]
- ↑ Dehri on Sone Rohtas Pin Code, citypincode.in
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Dehri". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ↑ "डेहरी ऑन सोन में स्तिथ है भारत की 5वीं सबसे लम्बी रेल ब्रिज". dehrionsonecity.com. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Indrapuri Dam". Rohtas District. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ↑ "126 Arrivals at Dehri on Sone ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
- ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
