Naharkhap - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Naharkhap is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhadwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naharkhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naharkhap is 253107. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Naharkhap

According to the 2011 Census, Naharkhap village had a total population of 674 people, including 328 males and 346 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 52.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Naharkhap

Naharkhap 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 Naharkhap

Naharkhap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Naharkhap is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Naharkhap is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naharkhap

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

Health Facilities in Naharkhap

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

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