Harmurhi - Banmankhi, Purnia

Harmurhi is a village situated in the Banmankhi subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banmankhi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Hari Murhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harmurhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harmurhi is 223037. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 854202 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Harmurhi

As per Census 2011, Harmurhi village has a total population of 3,480 people, consisting of 1,824 males and 1,656 females. The village has 669 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 604 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,629 literate and 1,851 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,645 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harmurhi

Harmurhi 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 Harmurhi

Harmurhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banmankhi Junction, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Harmurhi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Harmurhi is about 36 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 Harmurhi

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

Health Facilities in Harmurhi

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

FAQs about Harmurhi