# Hardiya Gram Panchayat, Turkaulia, East Champaran: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN

> Hardiya is a gram panchayat in Turkaulia block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99461, PIN code 845304).
> It is in Harsidhi assembly constituency (MLA: Krishnanandan Paswan, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Radha Mohan Singh).
> It is about 6.0 km north-east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Motihari Court (2.7 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/east-champaran/turkaulia/hardiya/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Hardiya / हार्डीया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 99461
- **Block:** Turkaulia
- **District:** East Champaran
- **Division:** Tirhut Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 0
- **Assembly Constituency:** Harsidhi
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Purvi Champaran
- **MLA:** Krishnanandan Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 845304, 845436
- **Coordinates:** 26.6072° N, 84.8879° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 6

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Krishnanandan Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/krishnanandan-paswan-mla-harsidhi/
- **MP:** Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/radha-mohan-singh-mp-purvi-champaran/

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block and district is Hardiya Gram Panchayat?
Hardiya Gram Panchayat is in Turkaulia block of East Champaran district, Bihar.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Hardiya Gram Panchayat?
We haven't verified the Mukhiya's name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat's profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Turkaulia block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### Which assembly constituency does Hardiya come under?
Hardiya comes under the Harsidhi Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Hardiya?
The MLA for Harsidhi is Krishnanandan Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 96,864 votes (47.7%) and won by 7,095 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hardiya in?
Hardiya is in the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Hardiya?
The Member of Parliament for Purvi Champaran is Radha Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,42,193 votes (50.5%) and won by 88,287 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Hardiya Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Hardiya Gram Panchayat is 99461. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Hardiya?
Addresses in Hardiya usually carry one of these PIN codes: 845304, 845436. The nearest post office is Kundwa Chainpur (PIN 845304), about 3.1 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Hardiya?
The DIGIPIN for Hardiya is 232-FK3-C6C6. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Hardiya from East Champaran?
Hardiya is about 6.0 km north-east of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Turkaulia block, it is about 5.2 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Hardiya?
The nearest railway station to Hardiya is Motihari Court (MCO), about 2.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jiwdhara (JDR), 3.4 km; Bapudham Motihari (MKI), 5.6 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Hardiya?
The nearest airport to Hardiya is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 112 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 115 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Hardiya, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Hardiya is Central Bank of India, Kotwa Bazar ,jasaulipatti (IFSC CBIN0282514), roughly 9.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Turkaulia (IFSC CBIN0284454) and Indian Bank, Madhopur (IFSC IDIB000M519). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Hardiya?
There are 6 schools on record in Hardiya: NPS Hardiya East Tola W.N.12, NPS Hardiya Harijan Toli, NPS Majurahan, NPS Mushar Toli Majuraha W.N.-1, UMS Hardia Urdu and UMS Majuraha.

### Which gram panchayats are near Hardiya?
The closest gram panchayats to Hardiya, as the crow flies, are Shankar Saraiya North (1.6 km), Sankar Saraiya South (3.0 km), Tikaita Gobindpur (3.1 km), Raghunath Pur (4.4 km) and Madhopur Madhumalti (4.9 km).

### How can I complain about work in Hardiya Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Turkaulia block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Hardiya?
In Hardiya, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Hardiya?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Turkaulia block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Turkaulia verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Hardiya?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district East Champaran, block Turkaulia and panchayat Hardiya to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Turkaulia block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Hardiya meet?
The Gram Sabha of Hardiya must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Hardiya?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Turkaulia block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Hardiya is in the Harsidhi assembly constituency.

### What is the altitude of Hardiya above sea level?
Hardiya is about 70 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 10 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Hardiya get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Hardiya gets about 1,220 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 45°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Hardiya?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Hardiya, the land is 77% cropland, 17% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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