Hansar - Balrampur, Katihar

Hansar is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Balram Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hansar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hansar is 224833. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.16 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Hansar

As per Census 2011, Hansar village has a total population of 367 people, consisting of 193 males and 174 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hansar

Hansar 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 Hansar

Hansar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Hansar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Hansar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hansar

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

Health Facilities in Hansar

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

FAQs about Hansar