Indian Village Directory

Derhgaon Village

Derhgaon is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258158, the Census 2011 record lists 1,290 people in 179 households and the reported area is 108 hectares. The local references include Khanawan Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 20 km.

In short:

Derhgaon is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258158 and 1,290 people in 179 households.

Village Code258158
Population1,290
Households179
Area108 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Derhgaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,290 people, 108 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Derhgaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Khanawan
  • Derhgaon falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258158.
  • The record lists 1,290 people living in 179 households.
  • The reported village area is 108 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Derhgaon
Census Village Code
258158
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narhat
Sub-district Census Code
01521
CD Block
Narhat
Gram Panchayat
Khanawan
Households
179
Population
1,290
Male Population
676
Female Population
614
Sex Ratio
908.28
Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,194.44 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.21 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.51% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 40.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Derhgaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 258158, Khanawan Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258158
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Khanawan

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Derhgaon, about 20 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,290 people in 179 households, with 676 male residents and 614 female residents. The average household size is 7.21, and SC share is 26.51% and ST share is 0% for Derhgaon. Population density works out to about 1,194.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
179
Total Population
1,290
Male Population
676
Female Population
614
Sex Ratio
908.28
Average Household Size
7.21
SC Population
342
SC Male Population
164
SC Female Population
178
SC Population Share
26.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Derhgaon list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Derhgaon include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
29.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Derhgaon include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Derhgaon include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Derhgaon is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Derhgaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 73 hectares and irrigated land is 29.3 hectares (40.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.6
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
73.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
29.3

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Derhgaon village located?

Derhgaon is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Derhgaon village in?

Derhgaon village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Derhgaon village in?

Derhgaon village is in Bihar.

Which block is Derhgaon under?

Derhgaon comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Derhgaon?

The Census village code of Derhgaon is 258158.

Which Gram Panchayat is Derhgaon under?

Derhgaon is listed under Khanawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Derhgaon village?

The village record lists 1,290 people and 179 households for Derhgaon.

How many households are in Derhgaon village?

The village record lists 179 households for Derhgaon.

What is the male and female population of Derhgaon?

The record lists 676 male residents and 614 female residents for Derhgaon.

What is the sex ratio of Derhgaon village?

The sex ratio of Derhgaon is 908.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Derhgaon village?

The reported geographical area of Derhgaon is 108 hectares.

What is the population density of Derhgaon village?

The approximate population density of Derhgaon is 1,194.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Derhgaon?

The nearest town listed for Derhgaon is Hisua, about 20 km away.

How far is Derhgaon from the district headquarters?

Derhgaon is about 32 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Derhgaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Derhgaon is about 6 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Derhgaon?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Derhgaon.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Derhgaon?

For Derhgaon, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 73 hectares and irrigated land is 29.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Derhgaon.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.