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

As per Census 2011, Hardi village has a total population of 1,635 people, consisting of 831 males and 804 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hardi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,635831804
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246116130
Scheduled Castes (SC)528266262
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533221
Literate Population952578374
Illiterate Population683253430

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UmariyaWest1.68 km
AmaneNorth-West1.80 km
DeotaraNorth1.94 km
DeotariNorth-East2.04 km
DaijaEast2.37 km
PongarihaNorth-West2.73 km
KathmundaSouth-West2.94 km
TikriWest3.07 km
PakariyaSouth3.16 km
DhandhanSouth-East3.23 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hardi

Where is Hardi located?

Hardi village is located in Takhatpur Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hardi?

Hardi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hardi?

The pincode of Hardi is 495113.

What is the population of Hardi?

Hardi has a total population of 1,635, including 831 males and 804 females.

How many households are there in Hardi?

There are 357 households in Hardi.

What is the literacy rate in Hardi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hardi is 58.23%. Male literacy is 69.55% and female literacy is 46.52%.