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.
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 flows in the east.
Tilothu cattle fair is considered to be the largest cattle fair in the state.
History This city was named after Lord Tileshwarnath, a form of Lord Shiva. It was ruled over by Surwar rajputs (Guar clan) before independence. After this, Tilothu was ruled by the Kayastha king due to British reference.
The Radhe Krishna temple is more than 350 years old. It is situated on the holy bank of the river Sone.
Demographics 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.
Sex ratio 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.
Literacy 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.
Amenities 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.
Education The village of Tilauthu contains 6 pre-primary schools, 5 primary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 secondary school.
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.
Villages There are a total of 65 villages in Tilouthu block, 57 inhabited and 8 uninhabited:
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
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