Hanumannagar - Narpatganj, Araria

Hanumannagar is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Achara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanumannagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanumannagar is 221499. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 854335 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Hanumannagar

As per Census 2011, Hanumannagar village has a total population of 2,538 people, consisting of 1,291 males and 1,247 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 501 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 855 literate and 1,683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hanumannagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5381,2911,247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)501242259
Scheduled Castes (SC)386192194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population855539316
Illiterate Population1,683752931

Nearby Villages of Hanumannagar

Hanumannagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThuthiSouth-West1.30 km
DahrahraSouth-East1.82 km
BhadwarNorth-East1.92 km
Anchraand Hanuman NagarEast1.99 km
TulsipattiNorth-West2.46 km
SahabganjSouth2.89 km
ParsaNorth3.25 km
ChapainSouth-West3.26 km
NathbariNorth-West3.34 km
BhawanipurNorth3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanumannagar

Public transport in the Hanumannagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Hanumannagar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Hanumannagar is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanumannagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hanumannagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hanumannagar

Where is Hanumannagar located?

Hanumannagar village is located in Narpatganj Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hanumannagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Hanumannagar is Achara.

What is the pincode of Hanumannagar?

The pincode of Hanumannagar is 854335.

What is the population of Hanumannagar?

Hanumannagar has a total population of 2,538, including 1,291 males and 1,247 females.

How many households are there in Hanumannagar?

There are 494 households in Hanumannagar.

What is the literacy rate in Hanumannagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanumannagar is 33.69%. Male literacy is 41.75% and female literacy is 25.34%.