Narhar Bigha - Silao, Nalanda

Narhar Bigha is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Mahuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narhar Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narhar Bigha is 245092. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Narhar Bigha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nalanda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Narhar Bigha

According to the 2011 Census, Narhar Bigha village had a total population of 2,828 people, including 1,458 males and 1,370 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.41%, with male literacy at 68.30% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,299.

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

Nearby Villages of Narhar Bigha

Narhar Bigha 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 Narhar Bigha

Narhar Bigha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marahra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Narhar Bigha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Narhar Bigha is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narhar Bigha

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

Health Facilities in Narhar Bigha

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

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