Dih, Raebareli
Dih, also spelled Deeh, is a dessert and corresponding community development block in Salon tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 22 km from Raebareli, the district headquarters, near the point where the road to Parshadepur intersects the road leading from Jais to the Gukana ghat. The Sai river flows a short distance to the south. As of 2011, Dih has a population of 12,110 people, in 2,186 households. It has three primary schools and no healthcare facilities, as well as a post office, a library, and an Anganwadi centre. It is the headquarters of a nyaya panchayat, which also includes 8 other villages.
Dih
Deeh | |
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Village | |
Map of Dih CD block | |
Dih Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 26.142638°N 81.408559°E | |
Country India | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Raebareli |
Area | |
• Total | 5.49 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,267 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
Dih hosts a large Ramlila festival on Dussehra, involving a dramatic reenactment of the Ramayana. It also hosts markets twice per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Major items sold include cloth, grain, gur, ornaments, and vegetables.