Hardu - Chicholi, Betul

Hardu is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Hardu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardu is 485751. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.02 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hardu

According to the 2011 Census, Hardu village had a total population of 1,322 people, including 633 males and 689 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.95%, with male literacy at 77.64% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 950.

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

Nearby Villages of Hardu

Hardu 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 Hardu

Hardu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Hardu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Hardu 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 Hardu

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

Health Facilities in Hardu

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

FAQs about Hardu