Herthu Village - 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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Herthu

As per Census 2011, Herthu village has a total population of 2,857 people, consisting of 1,503 males and 1,354 females. The village has 482 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 485 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,345 literate and 1,512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Herthu