Hirachak - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Hirachak is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Polawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirachak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirachak is 214276. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.13 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Duddi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hirachak

As per Census 2011, Hirachak village has a total population of 1,162 people, consisting of 621 males and 541 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 420 literate and 742 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 921 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hirachak are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hirachak

Hirachak 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 Hirachak

Hirachak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Duddi to Hirachak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Hirachak is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirachak

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

Health Facilities in Hirachak

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

FAQs about Hirachak