Khardiha - Phulwari, Patna

Khardiha is a village situated in the Phulwari subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulwari and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Dhiwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khardiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khardiha is 245384. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 801505 pincode. Phuwari is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Khardiha

As per Census 2011, Khardiha village has a total population of 1,350 people, consisting of 695 males and 655 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 868 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,350695655
Child Population (0–6 yrs)216106110
Scheduled Castes (SC)442227215
Literate Population868538330
Illiterate Population482157325

Nearby Villages of Khardiha

Khardiha 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)
PalangaEast0.80 km
Fatehpur DhibraWest1.23 km
Ismailpur DhibraNorth-West1.44 km
NadiawanNorth-East1.54 km
MadhopurWest1.58 km
SakraichaSouth1.87 km
NihuraSouth-West1.91 km
MahbanoSouth2.02 km
NasirpuraNorth-East2.06 km
SuithaEast2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khardiha

Khardiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Punpun Ghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phuwari to Khardiha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Khardiha is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khardiha

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

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

Health Facilities in Khardiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khardiha

Where is Khardiha located?

Khardiha village is located in Phulwari Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khardiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Khardiha is Dhiwara.

What is the pincode of Khardiha?

The pincode of Khardiha is 801505.

What is the population of Khardiha?

Khardiha has a total population of 1,350, including 695 males and 655 females.

How many households are there in Khardiha?

There are 262 households in Khardiha.

What is the literacy rate in Khardiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khardiha is 64.30%. Male literacy is 77.41% and female literacy is 50.38%.