Harratar - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Harratar is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Parsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harratar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harratar is 445905. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.05 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Harratar 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 Harratar

According to the 2011 Census, Harratar village had a total population of 695 people, including 351 males and 344 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.51%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Harratar

Harratar 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 Harratar

Harratar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Harratar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Harratar 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 Harratar

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

Health Facilities in Harratar

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

FAQs about Harratar