Harna Chaka - Lalpur Thana, Mungeli

Harna Chaka is a village situated in the Lalpur Thana tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Lormi and around 45 km from Bilaspur. Harnachaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harna Chaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harna Chaka is 437869. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.51 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Harna Chaka

As per Census 2011, Harna Chaka village has a total population of 1,349 people, consisting of 686 males and 663 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 807 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 99 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harna Chaka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,349686663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217105112
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)995346
Literate Population807479328
Illiterate Population542207335

Nearby Villages of Harna Chaka

Harna Chaka 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)
BandhaNorth-West1.58 km
DewarhatNorth2.10 km
KhursiSouth-West2.22 km
Bhatli KalaSouth-East2.24 km
Mohtara KurmiNorth-East2.25 km
BoirparaNorth-West2.44 km
KumhrauliEast2.44 km
MudiaWest2.76 km
SurethaNorth-West3.25 km
NipaniaSouth-West3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harna Chaka

Harna Chaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Harna Chaka is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Harna Chaka is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harna Chaka

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

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

Health Facilities in Harna Chaka

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

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

FAQs about Harna Chaka

Where is Harna Chaka located?

Harna Chaka village is located in Lalpur Thana Tehsil, Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harna Chaka?

The Gram Panchayat of Harna Chaka is Harnachaka.

What is the pincode of Harna Chaka?

The pincode of Harna Chaka is 495115.

What is the population of Harna Chaka?

Harna Chaka has a total population of 1,349, including 686 males and 663 females.

How many households are there in Harna Chaka?

There are 328 households in Harna Chaka.

What is the literacy rate in Harna Chaka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harna Chaka is 59.82%. Male literacy is 69.83% and female literacy is 49.47%.