Harkatwa - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Harkatwa is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rupwalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harkatwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harkatwa is 216378. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Harkatwa

According to the 2011 Census, Harkatwa village had a total population of 1,780 people, including 943 males and 837 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.10%, with male literacy at 61.80% and female literacy at 36.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,328.

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

Nearby Villages of Harkatwa

Harkatwa 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 Harkatwa

Harkatwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Harkatwa is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Harkatwa is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harkatwa

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

Health Facilities in Harkatwa

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

FAQs about Harkatwa