Harira - Kursakatta, Araria

Harira is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Harira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harira is 221912. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 854332 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Harira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harira

According to the 2011 Census, Harira village had a total population of 4,400 people, including 2,251 males and 2,149 females, living in 855 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.65%, with male literacy at 73.07% and female literacy at 45.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 463.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Harira

Harira is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Harira

Harira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jogbani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Harira is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Harira is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harira

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Harira village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Harira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Harira village are given below:

FAQs about Harira