Harrwah - Barhi, Katni

Harrwah is a village situated in the Barhi tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Harwaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harrwah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harrwah is 488341. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.64 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Harrwah

As per Census 2011, Harrwah village has a total population of 1,154 people, consisting of 566 males and 588 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 563 literate and 591 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 553 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,154566588
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20210498
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)553269284
Literate Population563353210
Illiterate Population591213378

Nearby Villages of Harrwah

Harrwah 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)
Gabdi NipaniyaNorth-East2.68 km
SalkhaniyaEast2.80 km
JaguwaSouth-West4.57 km
BagaihaEast5.50 km
BamhoriSouth-West6.29 km
BakeliNorth-East6.40 km
KarelaWest6.96 km
GarhpuriSouth-East7.52 km
BagdaraSouth8.29 km
KeolariWest8.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harrwah

Harrwah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanna Banjari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Harrwah is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Harrwah is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harrwah

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

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

Health Facilities in Harrwah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Harrwah

Where is Harrwah located?

Harrwah village is located in Barhi Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harrwah?

The Gram Panchayat of Harrwah is Harwaha.

What is the pincode of Harrwah?

The pincode of Harrwah is 483770.

What is the population of Harrwah?

Harrwah has a total population of 1,154, including 566 males and 588 females.

How many households are there in Harrwah?

There are 279 households in Harrwah.

What is the literacy rate in Harrwah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harrwah is 48.79%. Male literacy is 62.37% and female literacy is 35.71%.