Harradand - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Harradand is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Harradand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harradand is 433995. The village covers a total geographical area of 967.97 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Harradand

According to the 2011 Census, Harradand village had a total population of 1,845 people, including 920 males and 925 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 84.69% and female literacy at 66.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,401.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,845920925
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261123138
Scheduled Castes (SC)1215764
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,401691710
Literate Population1,201675526
Illiterate Population644245399

Nearby Villages of Harradand

Harradand 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)
Tangar BahariWest2.17 km
ChhuritoliSouth-West2.52 km
ChulhapaniSouth-East2.74 km
Lorha AmbaSouth2.75 km
DhodhidandEast2.84 km
KalibaNorth3.19 km
DondapaniSouth4.38 km
GoriyaWest4.54 km
Khajur BaharEast4.63 km
PandaripaniSouth-East4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harradand

Public transport in the Harradand is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Harradand is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Harradand is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harradand

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Harradand

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

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

FAQs about Harradand

Where is Harradand located?

Harradand village is located in Kunkuri Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harradand?

Harradand is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Harradand?

The pincode of Harradand is 496225.

What is the population of Harradand?

Harradand had a total population of 1,845, including 920 males and 925 females.

How many households are there in Harradand?

Harradand had 434 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harradand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harradand was 75.82%. Male literacy was 84.69% and female literacy was 66.84%.