Harchoka - Bharatpur, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B)

Harchoka is a village situated in the Bharatpur tehsil of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Janakpur and around 167 km from Baikunthpur. Harchoka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harchoka is 431199. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.89 hectares and falls under the 497778 pincode. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 137 km away.

Harchoka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bharatpur-sonhat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harchoka

According to the 2011 Census, Harchoka village had a total population of 1,025 people, including 489 males and 536 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.23%, with male literacy at 63.05% and female literacy at 53.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 817.

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 Population1,025489536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910297
Scheduled Castes (SC)984355
Scheduled Tribes (ST)817394423
Literate Population481244237
Illiterate Population544245299

Nearby Villages of Harchoka

Harchoka is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Harchoka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Harchoka.

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 Manendragarh to Harchoka is about 137 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Harchoka is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harchoka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Harchoka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Harchoka

Where is Harchoka located?

Harchoka village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Harchoka?

Harchoka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Harchoka?

The pincode of Harchoka is 497778.

What is the population of Harchoka?

Harchoka had a total population of 1,025, including 489 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Harchoka?

Harchoka had 246 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harchoka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harchoka was 58.23%. Male literacy was 63.05% and female literacy was 53.99%.