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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Harka

As per Census 2011, Harka village has a total population of 141 people, consisting of 76 males and 65 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Harka