Halna - Bithan, Samastipur

Halna is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Marthua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halna is 237344. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.3 hectares and falls under the 848207 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Halna

According to the 2011 Census, Halna village had a total population of 457 people, including 255 males and 202 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 792 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.33%, with male literacy at 36.92% and female literacy at 29.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349.

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 Population457255202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)976037
Scheduled Castes (SC)349194155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1207248
Illiterate Population337183154

Nearby Villages of Halna

Halna 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)
KatosiNorth-West1.30 km
UbhailaWest1.57 km
KuaNorth-East1.65 km
BithanNorth-East2.08 km
PipraSouth-East2.55 km
ChanauliEast2.78 km
MurthuaSouth2.81 km
MalsarNorth2.94 km
ChandauliNorth2.99 km
PachrukhiSouth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Halna

Halna 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 Garhpura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Halna is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Halna is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Halna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Halna

Where is Halna located?

Halna village is located in Bithan Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Halna?

The Gram Panchayat of Halna is Marthua.

What is the pincode of Halna?

The pincode of Halna is 848207.

What is the population of Halna?

Halna had a total population of 457, including 255 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Halna?

Halna had 97 households.

What is the literacy rate in Halna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Halna was 33.33%. Male literacy was 36.92% and female literacy was 29.09%.