Hisar - Harlakhi, Madhubani

Hisar is a village situated in the Harlakhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harlakhi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Hisar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hisar is 219881. The village covers a total geographical area of 757.2 hectares and falls under the 847230 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hisar

According to the 2011 Census, Hisar village had a total population of 10,361 people, including 5,440 males and 4,921 females, living in 1,808 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.15%, with male literacy at 66.75% and female literacy at 46.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,187.

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 Population10,3615,4404,921
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,820950870
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,187624563
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,8812,9971,884
Illiterate Population5,4802,4433,037

Nearby Villages of Hisar

Hisar 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)
BaurharSouth1.97 km
Kauaha PahariNorth2.11 km
JhitkiSouth-East2.50 km
HarswarNorth-East2.58 km
MangrahtiaWest2.86 km
JiraulSouth3.41 km
ManoharpurNorth-West3.54 km
SukhbasiEast3.59 km
KaseraSouth-East3.66 km
SonaiSouth-West3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hisar

Hisar 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 64.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Hisar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Hisar is about 35 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 Hisar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hisar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hisar

Where is Hisar located?

Hisar village is located in Harlakhi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Hisar?

Hisar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hisar?

The pincode of Hisar is 847230.

What is the population of Hisar?

Hisar had a total population of 10,361, including 5,440 males and 4,921 females.

How many households are there in Hisar?

Hisar had 1,808 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hisar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hisar was 57.15%. Male literacy was 66.75% and female literacy was 46.51%.