Harike Explained

Harike
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Punjab#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates:31.1663°N 74.9418°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tarn Taran
Leader Title:Member of Parliament
Leader Title1:Member of Legislative Assembly
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:9.43
Elevation M:210
Population Total:8662
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Punjabi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type: PIN Code
Postal Code:143412
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Registration Plate:PB 38

Harike is a village in Patti Tehsil in Tarn Taran district of the Indian state of Punjab. It is located 33 km from Tarn Taran Sahib city. The PIN code of Wakro is 143412.[1] Harike is connected by two national highways, National Highway 54 and National Highway 703B.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India, total number of households in Harike was 1620 and total population was 8,662 persons. There were total of 4,666 males and 3,996 females. There were 1,136 children of 6 years or below in Harike in 2011. The percentage of male population was 53.8% and the percentage of female population was 46.2%. Average Sex Ratio of Harike is 856 which is lower than Punjab state average of 895.[2]

Harike bird sanctuary

See main article: Harike Wetland. Harike barrage and Harike Wetland which are named after Harike village are located near this village. Migratory birds flock to this protected largest wetland in North India in winters.[3] [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Postal code of Harike village. 2 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Harike village census details (2011). Census of India. 2 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Quick Guide: Harike Bird Sanctuary, Punjab. Outlook (Indian magazine). 2 November 2019.
  4. News: Migratory birds start flocking Harike. 26 October 2019. The Tribune India. 2 November 2019.