Haraji - Dighwara, Saran

Haraji is a village situated in the Dighwara subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighwara and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Haraji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haraji is 234464. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 841207 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Haraji

According to the 2011 Census, Haraji village had a total population of 5,809 people, including 2,999 males and 2,810 females, living in 906 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.61%, with male literacy at 75.27% and female literacy at 53.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 978, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Haraji

Haraji 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 Haraji

Haraji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambika Bhawani Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Haraji is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Haraji is about 27 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 Haraji

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

Health Facilities in Haraji

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

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