Harigaon - Colonelganj, Gonda

Harigaon is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Hariganwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harigaon is 174967. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.76 hectares and falls under the 271125 pincode.

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

Population of Harigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Harigaon village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 652 males and 634 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.30%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 49.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Harigaon

Harigaon 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 Harigaon

Harigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gonda to Harigaon is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harigaon

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

Health Facilities in Harigaon

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

FAQs about Harigaon