Harla Village - Meskaur, Nawada

Harla is a village situated in the Meskaur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meskaur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Mirzapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harla is 258214. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 805128 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Harla

As per Census 2011, Harla village has a total population of 2,326 people, consisting of 1,150 males and 1,176 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 442 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,013 literate and 1,313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,326 1,150 1,176
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 442 214 228
Scheduled Castes (SC) 510 253 257
Literate Population 1,013 640 373
Illiterate Population 1,313 510 803

Nearby Villages of Harla

Harla 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
AdganwanNorth-West1.30 km
TaliNorth-East1.41 km
PasarhiSouth1.51 km
MirzapurWest1.91 km
BandhiEast1.98 km
ChorabaraEast2.30 km
BarosarEast2.43 km
GobindpurNorth-West2.43 km
PawaiSouth-West2.69 km
BisiaitSouth-East2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harla

Harla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manjhwe, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Harla is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Harla is about 40 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 Harla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Harla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Harla

Where is Harla located?

Harla village is located in Meskaur Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harla?

The Gram Panchayat of Harla is Mirzapur.

What is the pincode of Harla?

The pincode of Harla is 805128.

What is the population of Harla?

Harla has a total population of 2,326, including 1,150 males and 1,176 females.

How many households are there in Harla?

There are 402 households in Harla.

What is the literacy rate in Harla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harla is 43.55%. Male literacy is 55.65% and female literacy is 31.72%.