Harna - Obra, Aurangabad

Harna is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harna is 253306. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Harna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harna

According to the 2011 Census, Harna village had a total population of 1,502 people, including 743 males and 759 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 65.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,502743759
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252128124
Scheduled Castes (SC)276129147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population938524414
Illiterate Population564219345

Nearby Villages of Harna

Harna 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)
MastalichakSouth-East1.02 km
NoawanNorth-West1.21 km
GamhariyaWest1.42 km
UbEast1.78 km
GauharpurSouth1.87 km
MahdiNorth-West1.94 km
KurmainSouth-West2.22 km
DeokaliNorth2.24 km
GauriWest2.31 km
SadikpurSouth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harna

Harna 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 Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Harna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Harna

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

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

FAQs about Harna

Where is Harna located?

Harna village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harna?

The Gram Panchayat of Harna is Dihri.

What is the pincode of Harna?

The pincode of Harna is 824124.

What is the population of Harna?

Harna had a total population of 1,502, including 743 males and 759 females.

How many households are there in Harna?

Harna had 256 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harna was 75.04%. Male literacy was 85.20% and female literacy was 65.20%.