Where is Harkatwa village located?
Harkatwa is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Harkatwa Village
Harkatwa is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216378, the Census 2011 record lists 1,780 people in 300 households and the reported area is 259 hectares. The local references include Rupaulia Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 27 km.
Village Code216378
Population1,780
Households300
Area259 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Harkatwa
- Census Village Code
- 216378
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gaunaha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- CD Block
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat
- Rupaulia
- Households
- 300
- Population
- 1,780
- Male Population
- 943
- Female Population
- 837
- Sex Ratio
- 887.59
- Area
- 259 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 27 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 845102
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Harkatwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,780 people, 259 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Harkatwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Harkatwa falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216378.
- The record lists 1,780 people living in 300 households.
- The reported village area is 259 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- 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 Density687.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.36%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share74.61%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Harkatwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216378, Rupaulia Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- Village Census Code
- 216378
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Rupaulia
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Harkatwa, about 27 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 74 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gaunaha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 27 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 74 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 27 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 27 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 27 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 259 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,780 people in 300 households, with 943 male residents and 837 female residents. The average household size is 5.93, and SC share is 2.36% and ST share is 74.61% for Harkatwa. Population density works out to about 687.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 300
- Total Population
- 1,780
- Male Population
- 943
- Female Population
- 837
- Sex Ratio
- 887.59
- Average Household Size
- 5.93
- SC Population
- 42
- SC Male Population
- 21
- SC Female Population
- 21
- SC Population Share
- 2.36
- ST Population
- 1,328
- ST Male Population
- 709
- ST Female Population
- 619
- ST Population Share
- 74.61
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Harkatwa 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 Harkatwa 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Harkatwa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Harkatwa 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Harkatwa show that net sown area is 198 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 198.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 198 hectares
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Harkatwa village in?
Harkatwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Harkatwa village in?
Harkatwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Harkatwa under?
Harkatwa comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Harkatwa?
The Census village code of Harkatwa is 216378.
Which Gram Panchayat is Harkatwa under?
Harkatwa is listed under Rupaulia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.
What is the population of Harkatwa village?
The village record lists 1,780 people and 300 households for Harkatwa.
How many households are in Harkatwa village?
The village record lists 300 households for Harkatwa.
What is the male and female population of Harkatwa?
The record lists 943 male residents and 837 female residents for Harkatwa.
What is the sex ratio of Harkatwa village?
The sex ratio of Harkatwa is 887.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Harkatwa village?
The reported geographical area of Harkatwa is 259 hectares.
What is the population density of Harkatwa village?
The approximate population density of Harkatwa is 687.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Harkatwa?
The nearest town listed for Harkatwa is Narkatiyaganj, about 27 km away.
How far is Harkatwa from the district headquarters?
Harkatwa is about 74 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Harkatwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Harkatwa is about 27 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Harkatwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Harkatwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Harkatwa?
For Harkatwa, net sown area is 198 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Harkatwa.