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Tilouthu

Coordinates: 24°48′18″N 84°05′00″E / 24.80505°N 84.08331°E / 24.80505; 84.08331
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Tilouthu
town
Ancient Radhe Krishna Temple (Akhada Temple)
Ancient Radhe Krishna Temple (Akhada Temple)
Location of Tilouthu
Tilouthu is located in Bihar
Tilouthu
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 24°48′18″N 84°05′00″E / 24.80505°N 84.08331°E / 24.80505; 84.08331[1]
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictRohtas
DivisionPatna
Area
 • Total9.583 km2 (3.700 sq mi)
Elevation119 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total16,402
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi and Urdu
 • CommonBhojpuri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
821312
Nearest cityDehri
Literacy95%
Lok Sabha constituencySasaram
Vidhan Sabha constituencySasaram
Websiterohtas.nic.in

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-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.[2]

The census town of 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] 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]

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]

History

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

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]

Demographics

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Tilouthu block is a primarily rural district, apart from the urban town of Saraiya. The block population increased from 90,210 in 2001 to 109,249 in 2011, with 8,260 urban and 100,989 rural.[2]

Sex ratio

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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.[2]

Literacy

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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.[2]

Amenities

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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 electricity, serving 97.16% of the population. 9 villages have banks and agricultural credit societies, serving 45.84% of the block's population.[2]

Education

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The village of Tilauthu contains 6 pre-primary schools, 5 primary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 secondary school.[2]

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 schools, serving 95.08% of the population.[2]

Villages

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There are a total of 65 villages in Tilouthu block, 57 inhabited and 8 uninhabited:[2]

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

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  1. ^ a b "Geonames.org. Tiloth". Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 1124-, 1191–1192. Retrieved 8 June 2020.