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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Harsari village has a total population of 1,718 people, consisting of 883 males and 835 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 789 illiterate residents. Additionally, 612 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,718883835
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342169173
Scheduled Castes (SC)612296316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population929599330
Illiterate Population789284505

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PurainiaNorth-West0.79 km
PoiaSouth0.97 km
KoirganwanNorth-East1.29 km
GarurhaEast1.32 km
Mathia KhapWest1.59 km
DhaminhaSouth-West1.63 km
Mathia NisfWest1.86 km
BijbaniaSouth-West1.87 km
MusaharwaSouth-East2.05 km
SofwaNorth2.17 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Harsari

Where is Harsari located?

Harsari village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harsari?

The Gram Panchayat of Harsari is Purainiya Harsari.

What is the pincode of Harsari?

The pincode of Harsari is 845455.

What is the population of Harsari?

Harsari has a total population of 1,718, including 883 males and 835 females.

How many households are there in Harsari?

There are 289 households in Harsari.

What is the literacy rate in Harsari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harsari is 54.07%. Male literacy is 67.84% and female literacy is 39.52%.