Hardi - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Hardi is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mehnaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardi is 216351. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.7 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Hardi

According to the 2011 Census, Hardi village had a total population of 1,462 people, including 765 males and 697 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.62%, with male literacy at 68.13% and female literacy at 35.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 615, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 666.

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

Nearby Villages of Hardi

Hardi 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 Hardi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hardi. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Hardi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Hardi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardi

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

Health Facilities in Hardi

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

FAQs about Hardi