Halhalia village, Forbesganj block | Pincode 854318

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Halhalia is a village in Forbesganj mandal, Araria district, Bihar with a population of 2,524 across 570 households. It has a literacy rate of 57.8% and is located at coordinates 25.412°N, 87.894°E using PIN code 854318.

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ASHOK YADAV

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LGD code: 221578
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population: 2,524
Households: 570
Literacy rate: 57.8%
Sex ratio: 859 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,149
Distance to district centre: 123 km
Distance to mandal centre: 166 km
Distance to Patna: 277 km
Distance to Kolkata: 319 km
Nearest railway station: Harishchandrapur · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Harishchandrapur Rural Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Halhalia compares

By population, Halhalia ranks #49 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

57.8%

+16.2% vs mandal average

Halhalia: 57.8%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

859

−60 vs mandal average

Halhalia: 859
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.6 vs mandal average

Halhalia: 4.4
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Halhalia at a glance

Halhalia is a village of 2,524 people in 570 households (Census 2011) in Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 49th-largest of 108 villages in Forbesganj block. Literacy is 58%, 16 points above the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 859 women per 1,000 men. It lies 123 km from the Araria district centre, 2 km from Uttar Harishchandrapur, the nearest town, 3 km from Harishchandrapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854318, served by Forbesganj post office; the LGD village code is 221578. The nearest hospital or health centre is Harishchandrapur Rural Hospital, <1 km away. The sarpanch is ASHOK YADAV, and the village votes in Phulparas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sheela Kumari. The population is estimated at 2,976 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Halhalia · this village	2,524	58%	—
Simla · Rafiganj	1,626	65%	1.1 km S
Simla · Jagdishpur	0	—	1.1 km S
Harishchandrapur · Sonamukhi	865	59%	1.5 km NW
Harishchandrapur · Kushmundi	0	—	1.5 km NW
Harishchandrapur · Indpur	158	92%	1.5 km NW
Harishchandrapur · Indpur	121	43%	1.5 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Halhalia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 7
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: FARBISGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Halhalia
Total area (ha): 216
Irrigated area (ha): 60.7
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Halhalia

LGD code: 221578
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population (Census 2011): 2,524
Population (projected 2026): 2,976
Households: 570
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 859
Literacy rate: 57.8%
Coordinates: 25.41167°N, 87.89436°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHOK YADAV
Block / Mandal: Forbesganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Araria district level

Then & Now

Halhalia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,524

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,976

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

570

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

672

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,524Census 2011
Households: 570Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 859 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6722026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Halhalia

Mandal centre

Forbesganj · ≈ 166 km

≈ 5 h 42 min by car · 6 h 46 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Araria · ≈ 123 km

≈ 4 h 12 min by car · 4 h 59 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,443 people

Uttar Harishchandrapur · ≈ 1.6 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna277 kmcapital
Kolkata319 km
Delhi1116 km
Hyderabad1320 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHarishchandrapur3 km
Hospital / PHCHarishchandrapur Rural Hospital<1 km
ATM / banksbi34 km
Petrol pumpIndian Petrol Pump37 km
CollegeD S College34 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)36 km

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Araria & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WIONyesterday
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News2 days ago
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com3 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Halhalia

What is the pincode of Halhalia?

The pincode of Halhalia, Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854318. The post office is Forbesganj.

Which post office delivers to Halhalia?

Mail for Halhalia is delivered through Forbesganj post office, pincode 854318, in Forbesganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Halhalia located?

Halhalia is a village in Forbesganj block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Halhalia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Halhalia village has a population of 2,524 across 570 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Halhalia?

The current sarpanch of Halhalia gram panchayat is ASHOK YADAV.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Halhalia in?

Halhalia falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Halhalia in?

Halhalia falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Halhalia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Halhalia village is 57.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Halhalia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Halhalia village is 859 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Halhalia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Halhalia, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Halhalia from Araria district centre?

Halhalia is approximately 123 km (straight-line) from the centre of Araria district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Halhalia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Halhalia village is 221578.

Which is the nearest town to Halhalia?

Uttar Harishchandrapur (population 15,443, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 2 km from Halhalia in a straight line.

How big is Halhalia compared to other villages in Forbesganj block?

Halhalia ranks 49 of 108 villages in Forbesganj block by Census 2011 population (2,524 residents).

How far is Halhalia from Patna?

Halhalia is about 277 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 361 km.

How far is Halhalia from Kolkata?

Halhalia is about 319 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 415 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Halhalia?

Harishchandrapur is the nearest railway station to Halhalia, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Halhalia?

Harishchandrapur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Halhalia, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Halhalia?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Halhalia, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Halhalia?

Indian Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Halhalia, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Halhalia?

Halhalia falls under Phulparas assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Sheela Kumari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Halhalia?

Halhalia is in Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ramprit Mandal (JD(U)).

What is the population of Halhalia in 2026?

Halhalia is estimated at 2,976 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,524 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Halhalia in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Halhalia in Araria district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Halhalia?

ASHOK YADAV is the sarpanch of Halhalia gram panchayat, Forbesganj block. See the sarpanch list of Forbesganj block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)