Harsari - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Harsari is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Purainiya Harsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harsari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsari is 216648. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.09 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Harsari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harsari

According to the 2011 Census, Harsari village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 883 males and 835 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.51%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 612, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Harsari

Harsari 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 Harsari

Public transport in the Harsari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Harsari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Harsari 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 Harsari

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

Health Facilities in Harsari

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

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