Kaimur pahari stands erect in the west of the city whereas the river Sone blesses the farmers with its water in the east.

[citation needed] This town is well connected by road to an important junction Dehri-on-Sone.

[citation needed] It was ruled over by Raja Shahmal before independence whose fort still refresh the reminiscences of its owner.

[citation needed] Tilouthu block is a primarily rural district, apart from the urban town of Saraiya.

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.

[2] 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.

9 villages have banks and agricultural credit societies, serving 45.84% of the block's population.