Harshi - Pusad, Yavatmal

Harshi is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Harshi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harshi is 542834. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.51 hectares and falls under the 445204 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Harshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pusad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harshi

According to the 2011 Census, Harshi village had a total population of 3,073 people, including 1,598 males and 1,475 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.60%, with male literacy at 91.94% and female literacy at 74.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,849.

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

Nearby Villages of Harshi

Harshi 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 Harshi

Harshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolda, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Harshi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Harshi is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harshi

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

Health Facilities in Harshi

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

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