Hardag Kalan - Ramna, Garhwa

Hardag Kalan is a village situated in the Ramna subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Haradag Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardag Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardag Kalan is 347413. The village covers a total geographical area of 549 hectares and falls under the 822128 pincode. Garhwa is the nearest town.

Hardag Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hardag Kalan

As per Census 2011, Hardag Kalan village has a total population of 3,868 people, consisting of 1,973 males and 1,895 females. The village has 730 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 798 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,449 literate and 2,419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 201 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8681,9731,895
Child Population (0–6 yrs)798431367
Scheduled Castes (SC)449233216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20110497
Literate Population1,449926523
Illiterate Population2,4191,0471,372

Nearby Villages of Hardag Kalan

Hardag 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)
Hardag KhurdWest1.74 km
HasandagSouth-East3.45 km
KarkeWest3.58 km
Jhakra Alias Baila JhakraSouth3.92 km
LakhaeaEast4.32 km
KadailiaSouth4.36 km
DandaiSouth-West4.78 km
LatdagNorth5.07 km
GondaNorth-East5.25 km
BhagodihNorth-West5.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hardag Kalan

Hardag Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meralgram, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Hardag Kalan is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardag Kalan

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

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

Health Facilities in Hardag 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 Hardag Kalan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hardag Kalan

Where is Hardag Kalan located?

Hardag Kalan village is located in Ramna Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hardag Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Hardag Kalan is Haradag Kalan.

What is the pincode of Hardag Kalan?

The pincode of Hardag Kalan is 822128.

What is the population of Hardag Kalan?

Hardag Kalan has a total population of 3,868, including 1,973 males and 1,895 females.

How many households are there in Hardag Kalan?

There are 730 households in Hardag Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Hardag Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hardag Kalan is 37.46%. Male literacy is 46.93% and female literacy is 27.60%.