Harraha - Laukahi, Madhubani

Harraha is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Bangama North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harraha is 220073. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.3 hectares and falls under the 847108 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Harraha

According to the 2011 Census, Harraha village had a total population of 1,429 people, including 735 males and 694 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.21%, with male literacy at 87.87% and female literacy at 42.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, 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 Harraha

Harraha 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 Harraha

Public transport in the Harraha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Harraha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Harraha is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harraha

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

Health Facilities in Harraha

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

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