Harrai - Pushparajgarh, Anuppur

Harrai is a village situated in the Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pushparajgarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Girari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harrai is 502238. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.97 hectares and falls under the 484881 pincode. Anuppur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Harrai

According to the 2011 Census, Harrai village had a total population of 596 people, including 302 males and 294 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.60%, with male literacy at 54.09% and female literacy at 36.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Harrai

Harrai 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 Harrai

Harrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anuppur to Harrai is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harrai

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

Health Facilities in Harrai

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

FAQs about Harrai