Herdi - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Herdi is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Sarangarh and around 45 km from Raigarh. Hardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herdi is 435336. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.76 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Herdi

According to the 2011 Census, Herdi village had a total population of 1,686 people, including 845 males and 841 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.00%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 61.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 603, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Herdi

Herdi 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 Herdi

Herdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Herdi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Herdi 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 Herdi

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

Health Facilities in Herdi

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

FAQs about Herdi