Indian Village Directory

Harkha Village

Harkha is an inhabited village in Hasanganj Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224417, the Census 2011 record lists 755 people in 153 households and the reported area is 76 hectares. The local references include Kalsar Gram Panchayat, Hasanganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 19 km.

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Quick answer: Harkha is a village in Hasanganj Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224417 and 755 people in 153 households.
Village Code224417
Population755
Households153
Area76 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Harkha
Census Village Code
224417
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hasanganj
Sub-district Census Code
01144
CD Block
Hasanganj
Gram Panchayat
Kalsar
Households
153
Population
755
Male Population
408
Female Population
347
Sex Ratio
850.49
Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854337
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Harkha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 755 people, 76 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Harkha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
CD BlockHasanganj
Gram PanchayatKALSAR
  • Harkha falls under Hasanganj Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224417.
  • The record lists 755 people living in 153 households.
  • The reported village area is 76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density993.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.22%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Harkha in the official administrative record. Census village code 224417, Kalsar Gram Panchayat and Hasanganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01144
Village Census Code
224417
CD Block Code
0132
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Hasanganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Kalsar

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Harkha, about 19 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hasanganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 755 people in 153 households, with 408 male residents and 347 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 27.28% and ST share is 17.22% for Harkha. Population density works out to about 993.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
153
Total Population
755
Male Population
408
Female Population
347
Sex Ratio
850.49
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
206
SC Male Population
109
SC Female Population
97
SC Population Share
27.28
ST Population
130
ST Male Population
69
ST Female Population
61
ST Population Share
17.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Harkha list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Harkha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Harkha include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Harkha include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Harkha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.5 hectares and irrigated land is 25.3 hectares (41.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.3

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Harkha

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854337 Katihar Hasanganj Jagarnathpur Main Road Hasanganj, Katihar, Bihar, 854337

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 Harkha village located?

Harkha is in Hasanganj Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Harkha village in?

Harkha village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Harkha village in?

Harkha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Harkha under?

Harkha comes under Hasanganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Harkha?

The Census village code of Harkha is 224417.

Which Gram Panchayat is Harkha under?

Harkha is listed under KALSAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hasanganj.

What is the population of Harkha village?

The village record lists 755 people and 153 households for Harkha.

How many households are in Harkha village?

The village record lists 153 households for Harkha.

What is the male and female population of Harkha?

The record lists 408 male residents and 347 female residents for Harkha.

What is the sex ratio of Harkha village?

The sex ratio of Harkha is 850.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Harkha village?

The reported geographical area of Harkha is 76 hectares.

What is the population density of Harkha village?

The approximate population density of Harkha is 993.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Harkha?

The nearest town listed for Harkha is Katihar, about 19 km away.

How far is Harkha from the district headquarters?

Harkha is about 19 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Harkha from the sub-district headquarters?

Harkha is about 5 km from Hasanganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Harkha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Harkha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Harkha?

For Harkha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.5 hectares and irrigated land is 25.3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Harkha?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Harkha. These records include 1 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.