Hardout - Gairatganj, Raisen

Hardout is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Hardot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardout village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardout is 483952. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018.48 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Hardout

According to the 2011 Census, Hardout village had a total population of 3,706 people, including 2,018 males and 1,688 females, living in 858 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.41%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 75.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 987, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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 Population3,7062,0181,688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)544294250
Scheduled Castes (SC)987552435
Scheduled Tribes (ST)834637
Literate Population2,6691,5781,091
Illiterate Population1,037440597

Nearby Villages of Hardout

Hardout 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)
DhandhiyaEast1.94 km
MadiyasetuNorth2.18 km
PatanWest2.38 km
MundlaSouth2.51 km
PalohaNorth-East2.60 km
GenhurasNorth-West2.83 km
SingpurSouth-West3.30 km
KhanpurSouth-East3.49 km
AlampurSouth3.56 km
MurparSouth-East3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hardout

Hardout is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Hardout is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Hardout is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardout

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hardout

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hardout

Where is Hardout located?

Hardout village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hardout?

The Gram Panchayat of Hardout is Hardot.

What is the pincode of Hardout?

The pincode of Hardout is 464884.

What is the population of Hardout?

Hardout had a total population of 3,706, including 2,018 males and 1,688 females.

How many households are there in Hardout?

Hardout had 858 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hardout?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hardout was 84.41%. Male literacy was 91.53% and female literacy was 75.87%.