Hargawan - Belaganj, Gaya

Hargawan is a village situated in the Belaganj subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belaganj and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hargawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hargawan is 254869. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 804403 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Hargawan

According to the 2011 Census, Hargawan village had a total population of 2,614 people, including 1,366 males and 1,248 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 84.60% and female literacy at 57.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565.

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 Population2,6141,3661,248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)543301242
Scheduled Castes (SC)565283282
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,475901574
Illiterate Population1,139465674

Nearby Villages of Hargawan

Hargawan 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)
KhanetaNorth-East1.15 km
BazidpurSouth1.23 km
AlalpurEast1.36 km
MobarakpurWest1.62 km
PaliNorth-East2.11 km
SonpurSouth-West2.14 km
UmtaNorth2.16 km
BelaSouth-East2.20 km
RampurWest2.32 km
PipraNorth-West2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hargawan

Hargawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bela, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Hargawan is about 21 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 Hargawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Hargawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Hargawan

Where is Hargawan located?

Hargawan village is located in Belaganj Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Hargawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Hargawan is Bajitpur.

What is the pincode of Hargawan?

The pincode of Hargawan is 804403.

What is the population of Hargawan?

Hargawan had a total population of 2,614, including 1,366 males and 1,248 females.

How many households are there in Hargawan?

Hargawan had 382 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hargawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hargawan was 71.22%. Male literacy was 84.60% and female literacy was 57.06%.