Hakma
Hakma is a revenue village in Garkha block, Saran district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,809 in 417 households (Census 2011).
2,809 souls. 417 homes.
Garkha block, Saran district, Bihar.
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Hakma today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,800Sonpur APMC · 16 Oct 2026
- Onion₹3,600Sonpur APMC · 15 Oct 2026
- Potato₹1,350Sonpur APMC · 15 Oct 2026
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Hakma is a village in Garkha block, Saran district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,809 people in 417 households, with a literacy rate of 73.0%. It is administered by the Garkha gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841311.
Gram panchayat
Hakma is in the Garkha (गरखा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Garkha
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Hakma compares
By population, Hakma ranks #31 of 99 inhabited villages in Garkha block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Hakma had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Hakma at a glance
Hakma is a village of 2,809 people in 417 households (Census 2011) in Garkha block, Saran district, Bihar, the 31st of 99 inhabited villages in Garkha block by population. Literacy is 73.0%, 8.4 points above the block figure of 64.6%, and the sex ratio is 923 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841311; the LGD village code is 234367.
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Key facts — Hakma
Villages sharing pincode 841311
Other villages in Garkha block
View all 124 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,809Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,461 / 1,348
- Households
- 417
- People per home
- 6.7
- Literacy rate
- 73.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Hakma on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Hakma. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Hakma · 25.8316° N, 84.8621° E
Electoral profile
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From Saran district
- Application Form for District-Level Youth Festival – 2026 (District: Saran)
District Administration, Saran · 22 Oct 2026
- Order – District Arms Section, Saran
District Administration, Saran · 22 Oct 2026
- Bihar Home Guards, Saran, Chapra – Press Release
District Administration, Saran · 21 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
- General notice regarding the National Youth Festival – 2026.
District Administration, Siwan · 22 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Hakma
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Hakma
Hakma isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Garkha block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices553 in Saran district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
BANK OF INDIA GARKHA BRANCH AT AND PO GARKHA PIN 841311
Bank · No map location — listed by district
P.O. GARKHA, DIST- SARAN (CHAPRA), BIHAR-841311
Bank · No map location — listed by district
HDFC BANK LTD GRD AND 1ST FLOOR SHASTRI COMPLEX REWA ROAD GARKHA GARKHA BIHAR 841311
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SAHEED CHOWK,CHIRAND ROAD,GARKHA,DISTSARAN 841311
Bank · No map location — listed by district
UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK-GARKHA,ASHOK KUMAR UPADHYA VILL RAIPURA POST GARKHA SARAN BIHAR
Post office
Hospitals & clinics102 in Saran district
Schools & anganwadis14 in Saran district
Colleges & universities8 in Saran district
Police & fire stations3 in Saran district
Government offices9 in Saran district
Temples35 in Saran district
Churches1 in Saran district
Mosques4 in Saran district
Other places of worship2 in Saran district
Transport49 in Saran district
Agriculture services7 in Saran district
Community places8 in Saran district
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People often ask about Hakma
Where is Hakma located?
Hakma is a village in Garkha block of Saran district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Hakma in?
Hakma is in Saran district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Hakma belong to?
Hakma comes under the Garkha gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Hakma?
The pincode of Hakma, Garkha, Saran is 841311.
What is the population of Hakma?
As per the 2011 Census, Hakma had a population of 2,809 (1,461 males and 1,348 females).
How many households are there in Hakma?
Hakma had 417 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Hakma?
The literacy rate of Hakma was 73.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Hakma?
Hakma had 923 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Hakma?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Hakma is 234367 and its Census 2011 village code is 234367.
Which villages are near Hakma?
Other villages in Garkha block include Adhupur, Aliaspur, Aloni, Aurha Mal, Aurha Milki.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Hakma?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 59.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Saran district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Saran. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Sonpur APMC | 1,700 | 1,900 | 1,800 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Sonpur APMC | 3,500 | 3,700 | 3,600 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Sonpur APMC | 1,300 | 1,400 | 1,350 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 2nd Sort | Sonpur APMC | 3,200 | 3,300 | 3,250 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Sonpur APMC | 3,200 | 3,400 | 3,300 | 13 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Hakma's shops.
Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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