Harda - Basna, Mahasamund

Harda is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Harda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harda is 445633. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.34 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Harda

According to the 2011 Census, Harda village had a total population of 826 people, including 412 males and 414 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.17%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 53.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Harda

Harda 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 Harda

Harda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Harda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Harda is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harda

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

Health Facilities in Harda

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

FAQs about Harda