Harli Kalan - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Harli Kalan is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kanhaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harli Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harli Kalan is 256598. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harli Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harli Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Harli Kalan village had a total population of 898 people, including 450 males and 448 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.94%, with male literacy at 57.99% and female literacy at 35.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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 Population898450448
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1638182
Scheduled Castes (SC)263122141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population345214131
Illiterate Population553236317

Nearby Villages of Harli Kalan

Harli Kalan 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)
GortorwaSouth-West0.91 km
SaidpurNorth-West1.00 km
KewalWest1.28 km
JaraharaNorth1.28 km
BudhaulSouth-East1.34 km
GhoghariaSouth-West1.63 km
NanwanEast2.18 km
Banarsi BighaNorth2.19 km
Kishunpur JarhariNorth2.47 km
ChhanchhWest2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harli Kalan

Harli Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Harli Kalan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Harli Kalan is about 25 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 Harli Kalan

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

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

Health Facilities in Harli Kalan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Harli Kalan 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 Harli Kalan

Where is Harli Kalan located?

Harli Kalan village is located in Bodh Gaya Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Harli Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Harli Kalan is Kanhaul.

What is the pincode of Harli Kalan?

The pincode of Harli Kalan is 824231.

What is the population of Harli Kalan?

Harli Kalan had a total population of 898, including 450 males and 448 females.

How many households are there in Harli Kalan?

Harli Kalan had 131 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harli Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harli Kalan was 46.94%. Male literacy was 57.99% and female literacy was 35.79%.