Hardi - Pithora, Mahasamund

Hardi is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dhanora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardi is 446292. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.6 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Khallari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hardi

As per Census 2011, Hardi village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 311 males and 306 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 342 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population617311306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824339
Scheduled Castes (SC)1507476
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1326369
Literate Population342206136
Illiterate Population275105170

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)
DhanoraWest1.50 km
KauhakundaEast1.52 km
FutgunaNorth-West1.98 km
BelarSouth2.11 km
BartungaNorth2.17 km
SaraipaliSouth-East2.49 km
Thakurdaya KalanSouth2.95 km
DurugpaliWest3.38 km
GadbedaNorth3.74 km
KhuteriEast3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hardi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Hardi. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Hardi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Hardi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Hardi

Where is Hardi located?

Hardi village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hardi?

The Gram Panchayat of Hardi is Dhanora.

What is the pincode of Hardi?

The pincode of Hardi is 493551.

What is the population of Hardi?

Hardi has a total population of 617, including 311 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Hardi?

There are 174 households in Hardi.

What is the literacy rate in Hardi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hardi is 55.43%. Male literacy is 66.24% and female literacy is 44.44%.