Harrai - Chicholi, Betul

Harrai is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Gavasen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harrai is 485723. The village covers a total geographical area of 718 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Timrani is the nearest town, located about 31 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 Ghoradongri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harrai

As per Census 2011, Harrai village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 441 males and 386 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 515 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 732 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harrai are given below:

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhidgaon, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Timrani to Harrai is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Harrai is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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