Malharia - Kasba, Purnia

Malharia is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Malharia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malharia is 223569. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 854325 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Malharia

According to the 2011 Census, Malharia village had a total population of 2,829 people, including 1,454 males and 1,375 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.60%, with male literacy at 74.34% and female literacy at 53.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Malharia

Malharia 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 Malharia

Malharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Malharia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Malharia is about 15 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 Malharia

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

Health Facilities in Malharia

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

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