Indian Village Directory

Harla Village

Harla is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258214, the Census 2011 record lists 2,326 people in 402 households and the reported area is 313 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Harla is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258214 and 2,326 people in 402 households.
Village Code258214
Population2,326
Households402
Area313 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Key Village Facts

Village
Harla
Census Village Code
258214
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Mirzapur
Households
402
Population
2,326
Male Population
1,150
Female Population
1,176
Sex Ratio
1,022.61
Area
313 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Harla at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,326 people, 313 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Harla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNawada
BlockMeskaur
CD BlockMeskaur
Gram PanchayatMirzapur
  • Harla falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258214.
  • The record lists 2,326 people living in 402 households.
  • The reported village area is 313 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density743.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Harla in the official administrative record. Census village code 258214, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258214
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
1
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Mirzapur

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Harla, about 16 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
313 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,326 people in 402 households, with 1,150 male residents and 1,176 female residents. The average household size is 5.79, and SC share is 21.93% and ST share is 0% for Harla. Population density works out to about 743.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
402
Total Population
2,326
Male Population
1,150
Female Population
1,176
Sex Ratio
1,022.61
Average Household Size
5.79
SC Population
510
SC Male Population
253
SC Female Population
257
SC Population Share
21.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Harla 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Harla.

Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Harla include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Harla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 294.6 hectares and irrigated land is 122.8 hectares (41.7% 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
18.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
294.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
171.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
122.8
Canals Area In Hectares
121 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Harla village located?

Harla is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Harla village in?

Harla village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Harla village in?

Harla village is in Bihar.

Which block is Harla under?

Harla comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Harla?

The Census village code of Harla is 258214.

Which Gram Panchayat is Harla under?

Harla is listed under Mirzapur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Harla village?

The village record lists 2,326 people and 402 households for Harla.

How many households are in Harla village?

The village record lists 402 households for Harla.

What is the male and female population of Harla?

The record lists 1,150 male residents and 1,176 female residents for Harla.

What is the sex ratio of Harla village?

The sex ratio of Harla is 1,022.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Harla village?

The reported geographical area of Harla is 313 hectares.

What is the population density of Harla village?

The approximate population density of Harla is 743.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Harla?

The nearest town listed for Harla is Hisua, about 16 km away.

How far is Harla from the district headquarters?

Harla is about 40 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Harla from the sub-district headquarters?

Harla is about 8 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Harla?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Harla.

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

For Harla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 294.6 hectares and irrigated land is 122.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Harla.

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.