Harna - Nauhatta, Rohtas

Harna is a village situated in the Nauhatta subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nauhatta and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Nauhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harna is 252067. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 821304 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Harna

According to the 2011 Census, Harna village had a total population of 806 people, including 424 males and 382 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.18%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 55.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population806424382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246262
Scheduled Castes (SC)481260221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1598079
Literate Population465286179
Illiterate Population341138203

Nearby Villages of Harna

Harna 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)
ChaukharaWest0.78 km
PahariaNorth-East1.07 km
KaramdihaEast1.46 km
ChaphlaNorth-West1.89 km
BanuaWest2.03 km
BirkiNorth2.23 km
LoharaSouth2.24 km
DumariaNorth-West2.30 km
NauhattaSouth2.34 km
Mada TipaEast2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harna

Harna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosiara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Harna is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Harna is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Harna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Harna

Where is Harna located?

Harna village is located in Nauhatta Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Harna?

The Gram Panchayat of Harna is Nauhatta.

What is the pincode of Harna?

The pincode of Harna is 821304.

What is the population of Harna?

Harna had a total population of 806, including 424 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Harna?

Harna had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harna was 68.18%. Male literacy was 79.01% and female literacy was 55.94%.