Harswar - Harlakhi, Madhubani

Harswar is a village situated in the Harlakhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harlakhi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Sisauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harswar is 219879. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.1 hectares and falls under the 847308 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Harswar

According to the 2011 Census, Harswar village had a total population of 3,585 people, including 1,852 males and 1,733 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.09%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 553, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Harswar

Harswar 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 Harswar

Harswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Harswar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Harswar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harswar

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

Health Facilities in Harswar

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

FAQs about Harswar