Hardgaon - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Hardgaon is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gobargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardgaon is 491389. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.99 hectares and falls under the 487225 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hardgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Hardgaon village had a total population of 487 people, including 251 males and 236 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.86%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 72.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population487251236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673235
Scheduled Castes (SC)914744
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221113108
Literate Population348202146
Illiterate Population1394990

Nearby Villages of Hardgaon

Hardgaon 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)
GobargaonNorth-West2.18 km
BarhaNorth-East2.34 km
BasodaNorth2.50 km
BaheriyaSouth-West2.83 km
BandhiSouth-East3.42 km
AwariyaNorth3.64 km
JiragoraSouth-West3.79 km
KarodaNorth4.00 km
KerpaniEast4.39 km
Guwari KalanEast4.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hardgaon

Hardgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Hardgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Hardgaon is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hardgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hardgaon 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 Hardgaon

Where is Hardgaon located?

Hardgaon village is located in Kareli Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Hardgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Hardgaon is Gobargaon.

What is the pincode of Hardgaon?

The pincode of Hardgaon is 487225.

What is the population of Hardgaon?

Hardgaon had a total population of 487, including 251 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Hardgaon?

Hardgaon had 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hardgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hardgaon was 82.86%. Male literacy was 92.24% and female literacy was 72.64%.