Harrai - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Harrai is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Harrai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harrai is 490996. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.87 hectares and falls under the 487441 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harrai

According to the 2011 Census, Harrai village had a total population of 983 people, including 515 males and 468 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 91.65% and female literacy at 69.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Harrai. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Harrai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Harrai is about 35 km, with the usual travel time 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:

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