- Dharhara (community development block)
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Dharhara — community development block — Coordinates 25°15′22″N 86°24′42″E / 25.256088°N 86.41173°ECoordinates: 25°15′22″N 86°24′42″E / 25.256088°N 86.41173°E Country India State Bihar District(s) Munger Population 103,919[1] (2001[update]) Literacy 41.36% Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Dharhara (Hindi: धरहरा सामुदायिक विकास खंड) is a community development block (an administrative division) in Munger District of Bihar, India.
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Divisions
Panchayats under the Dharhara block include:[2]
- Ajimganj
- Amari
- Aurabagicha
- Bahachouki (or Bahachoki)
- Bangalwa
- Dharhara Maharna
- Dharhara South
- Etawa
- Hemjapur
- Mahagama
- Matadih
- Sarobag
- Shivkund
Religion
The population of the block (village) is a mix of peoples from community consisting of Hindus, Muslims & Christians among other denominations, all living in peaceful co-existence.
Transport
- Rail - Dharhara has one small railway station which is well connected by rail in Eastern Railway Zone (India) via Kiul junction in west & Jamalpur in east.
- Road - Munger (via Jamalpur, Bihar) is around one hours travel from Dharhara by road.
- Air - The nearest airport is at Patna, around four hours from Dharhara by rail.
Education
Major educational institute is the 50 years old high school (Kumar Ramanand Smarak High School).
References
- ^ "Population, Literacy Rate Blockwise". Munger district government authority. http://munger.bih.nic.in/distdept.html. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
- ^ "Panchayats Under Dharhara Block". Government of Bihar. http://munger.bih.nic.in/panchayats_under_dharhara_block.htm. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
Munger division topics General Districts Community development blocks DharharaRivers Transport Lok Sabha constituencies Vidhan Sabha constituencies Begusarai Cheria-Baraiarpur • Bachwara • Teghra • Matihani • Sahebpur Kamal • Begusarai • Bakhri Khagaria Alauli • Khagaria • Beldaur • ParbattaFormer Vidhan Sabha constituencies Ballia • Barauni • ChauthamSee also Cities and towns in Munger Division • Villages in Munger division • People from Begusarai • Bihar topicsOther Divisions Bhagalpur • Darbhanga • Kosi • Magadh • Patna • Purnia • Saran • TirhutCategories:- Community development blocks in Munger district
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