Hardia - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Hardia is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Daraul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardia is 216403. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hardia

As per Census 2011, Hardia village has a total population of 1,084 people, consisting of 572 males and 512 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hardia

Hardia 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 Hardia

Hardia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Hardia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Hardia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardia

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

Health Facilities in Hardia

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

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