Harka - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Harka is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Yamunapur Tarbalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harka is 216119. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Harka

According to the 2011 Census, Harka village had a total population of 141 people, including 76 males and 65 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Harka

Harka 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 Harka

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Harka. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Harka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Harka is about 75 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 Harka

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

Health Facilities in Harka

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

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