Hardi - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Hardi is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Hardi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardi is 438563. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Hardi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hardi

According to the 2011 Census, Hardi village had a total population of 1,635 people, including 831 males and 804 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 55.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hardi

Hardi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hardi

Hardi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Hardi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Hardi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hardi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hardi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hardi village are given below:

FAQs about Hardi