Harrai - Goharganj, Raisen

Harrai is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Harrai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harrai is 484282. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.21 hectares and falls under the 464993 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Harrai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harrai

According to the 2011 Census, Harrai village had a total population of 1,369 people, including 706 males and 663 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.73%, with male literacy at 70.68% and female literacy at 54.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 984.

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 in the Harrai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Obaidulla Ganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Harrai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Harrai is about 92 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