Hardisand - Sitapur, Surguja

Hardisand is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Haldisadh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardisand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardisand is 433442. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.14 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Hardisand

According to the 2011 Census, Hardisand village had a total population of 788 people, including 373 males and 415 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 71.21% and female literacy at 55.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 753.

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

Nearby Villages of Hardisand

Hardisand 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 Hardisand

Hardisand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Hardisand is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Hardisand is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardisand

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

Health Facilities in Hardisand

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

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