Herthu - Islampur, Nalanda

Herthu is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Sanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herthu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herthu is 244948. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Herthu

According to the 2011 Census, Herthu village had a total population of 2,857 people, including 1,503 males and 1,354 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.70%, with male literacy at 70.41% and female literacy at 41.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Herthu

Herthu 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 Herthu

Herthu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Herthu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Herthu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herthu

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

Health Facilities in Herthu

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

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