Harkhar is an inhabited village in Khaira Block of Jamui district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 259167, the Census 2011 record lists 4,822 people in 836 households and the reported area is 8,937 hectares. The local references include Harkhar Gram Panchayat, Khaira CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamui at about 30 km.
In short:
Harkhar is a village in Khaira Block, Jamui district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 259167 and 4,822 people in 836 households.
Village Code259167
Population4,822
Households836
Area8,937 hectares
Nearest TownJamui
Detailed village profile
Harkhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,822 people, 8,937 hectares of reported area and Jamui as the nearest town reference for Harkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Harkhar falls under Khaira Block in Jamui district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 259167.
The record lists 4,822 people living in 836 households.
The reported village area is 8,937 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jamui.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Harkhar
Census Village Code
259167
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jamui
District Census Code
238
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khaira
Sub-district Census Code
01532
CD Block
Khaira
Gram Panchayat
Harkhar
Households
836
Population
4,822
Male Population
2,491
Female Population
2,331
Sex Ratio
935.77
Area
8,937 hectares
Area
89.37 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density53.96 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.77 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.2%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share41.85%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Harkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 259167, Harkhar Gram Panchayat and Khaira CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
238
Sub-district Census Code
01532
Village Census Code
259167
CD Block Code
0520
Gram Panchayat Code
1
CD Block Name
Khaira
Gram Panchayat Name
Harkhar
Location and Distance
Jamui is the nearest town listed for Harkhar, about 30 km away. Jamui is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Khaira
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Jamui
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jamui
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
8,937 hectares
Area
89.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,822 people in 836 households, with 2,491 male residents and 2,331 female residents. The average household size is 5.77, and SC share is 15.2% and ST share is 41.85% for Harkhar. Population density works out to about 53.96 people per sq km.
Total Households
836
Total Population
4,822
Male Population
2,491
Female Population
2,331
Sex Ratio
935.77
Average Household Size
5.77
SC Population
733
SC Male Population
367
SC Female Population
366
SC Population Share
15.2
ST Population
2,018
ST Male Population
1,042
ST Female Population
976
ST Population Share
41.85
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Harkhar list 8 government primary schools and 2 private primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
8
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Harkhar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
132 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Harkhar include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Harkhar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Harkhar is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Harkhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 565 hectares and irrigated land is 168 hectares (29.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
7,794 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
382.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
196 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
565.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
397 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
168.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
67%
Canara Bank
1
33%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harkhar village located?
Harkhar is in Khaira Block of Jamui district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Harkhar village in?
Harkhar village is in Jamui district.
Which state is Harkhar village in?
Harkhar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Harkhar under?
Harkhar comes under Khaira Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Harkhar?
The Census village code of Harkhar is 259167.
Which Gram Panchayat is Harkhar under?
Harkhar is listed under HarKhar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khaira.
What is the population of Harkhar village?
The village record lists 4,822 people and 836 households for Harkhar.
How many households are in Harkhar village?
The village record lists 836 households for Harkhar.
What is the male and female population of Harkhar?
The record lists 2,491 male residents and 2,331 female residents for Harkhar.
What is the sex ratio of Harkhar village?
The sex ratio of Harkhar is 935.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Harkhar village?
The reported geographical area of Harkhar is 8,937 hectares.
What is the population density of Harkhar village?
The approximate population density of Harkhar is 53.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Harkhar?
The nearest town listed for Harkhar is Jamui, about 30 km away.
How far is Harkhar from the district headquarters?
Harkhar is about 30 km from Jamui, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Harkhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Harkhar is about 16 km from Khaira, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Harkhar?
The village facility record lists 8 government primary schools and 2 private primary schools for Harkhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Harkhar?
For Harkhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 565 hectares and irrigated land is 168 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Harkhar?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Harkhar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.