Harlaghati - Gawan, Giridih

Harlaghati is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Nimadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harlaghati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harlaghati is 350245. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.35 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Harlaghati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harlaghati

As per Census 2011, Harlaghati village has a total population of 139 people, consisting of 73 males and 66 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1397366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)26179
Scheduled Castes (SC)651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835
Literate Population592831
Illiterate Population804535

Nearby Villages of Harlaghati

Harlaghati 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)
GorianchunNorth-East1.23 km
TaraiEast2.50 km
JhawatariSouth-East2.67 km
CharkiNorth-East2.70 km
BaghleriaNorth-East2.77 km
BhatgarhwaSouth-East2.92 km
DomniEast3.25 km
NaguanNorth3.29 km
DhodhrahaNorth-East3.50 km
BaghyantNorth-East3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harlaghati

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Harlaghati. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Harlaghati is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harlaghati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Harlaghati

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

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

FAQs about Harlaghati

Where is Harlaghati located?

Harlaghati village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harlaghati?

The Gram Panchayat of Harlaghati is Nimadih.

What is the pincode of Harlaghati?

The pincode of Harlaghati is 815313.

What is the population of Harlaghati?

Harlaghati has a total population of 139, including 73 males and 66 females.

How many households are there in Harlaghati?

There are 22 households in Harlaghati.

What is the literacy rate in Harlaghati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harlaghati is 42.45%. Male literacy is 38.36% and female literacy is 46.97%.