Harrai - Ghansaur, Seoni

Harrai is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Golhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harrai is 496153. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.04 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 27 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 Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harrai

According to the 2011 Census, Harrai village had a total population of 563 people, including 285 males and 278 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.50%, with male literacy at 92.21% and female literacy at 68.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 440.

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

Harrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Harrai is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Harrai is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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