Harethi Kalan - Hasoud, Sakti

Harethi Kalan is a village situated in the Hasoud tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Jaijaipur and around 52 km from Janjgir. Harethikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harethi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harethi Kalan is 437392. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.95 hectares and falls under the 495661 pincode. Jaijaipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Harethi Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harethi Kalan

As per Census 2011, Harethi Kalan village has a total population of 1,908 people, consisting of 960 males and 948 females. The village has 451 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,117 literate and 791 illiterate residents. Additionally, 607 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harethi Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,908960948
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240130110
Scheduled Castes (SC)607311296
Scheduled Tribes (ST)834637
Literate Population1,117672445
Illiterate Population791288503

Nearby Villages of Harethi Kalan

Harethi Kalan 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)
Harethi KhurdWest1.42 km
TumidihEast1.44 km
JunwaniNorth-West1.90 km
JamdiSouth2.24 km
BaihagudarooEast2.25 km
Gudaroo KalaSouth-East2.26 km
GhoradipaWest2.48 km
BarduliNorth-East2.76 km
KutrabodNorth3.05 km
ParsadihWest3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harethi Kalan

Harethi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaijaipur to Harethi Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Harethi Kalan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harethi Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Harethi Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Harethi Kalan

Where is Harethi Kalan located?

Harethi Kalan village is located in Hasoud Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harethi Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Harethi Kalan is Harethikala.

What is the pincode of Harethi Kalan?

The pincode of Harethi Kalan is 495661.

What is the population of Harethi Kalan?

Harethi Kalan has a total population of 1,908, including 960 males and 948 females.

How many households are there in Harethi Kalan?

There are 451 households in Harethi Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Harethi Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harethi Kalan is 58.54%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 46.94%.