Harrai village, Ramnagar tehsil | Pincode 485881

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Munni Bai Kol

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LGD code: 464453
Pincode: 485881
Post office: Ramnagar (Satna)
Population: 1,969
Households: 388
Literacy rate: 55.6%
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 981
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Bhopal: 387 km
Distance to Delhi: 621 km
Nearest railway station: Vijay Sota · 27 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Ramnagar · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Harrai compares

By population, Harrai ranks #23 of 193 villages in Ramnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

55.6%

−0.1% vs mandal average

Harrai: 55.6%
Ramnagar mandal: 55.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

902

−61 vs mandal average

Harrai: 902
Ramnagar mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.7 vs mandal average

Harrai: 5.1
Ramnagar mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Harrai at a glance

Harrai is a village of 1,969 people in 388 households (Census 2011) in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, the 23rd-largest of 193 villages in Ramnagar tehsil. Literacy is 56%, about the same as the tehsil average of 56% and the sex ratio is 902 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Maihar district centre, 27 km from Vijay Sota railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 485881, served by Ramnagar (Satna) post office; the LGD village code is 464453. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Ramnagar, 2 km away. The sarpanch is Munni Bai Kol, and the village votes in Amarpatan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 2,321 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Harrai · this village	1,969	56%	—
Darha · Ramnagar	—	—	0 km N
Gorhai · Maihar	0	—	0 km N
Gorhai · Ramnagar	1,683	53%	0 km N
Belha · Ramnagar	0	—	0.8 km NW
Bela · Ramnagar	—	—	0.8 km NW
Bela · Ramnagar	—	—	0.8 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Harrai

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: AMARPATAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 72
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 219.45
Irrigated area (ha): 28.85
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Harrai

LGD code: 464453
Pincode: 485881
Post office: Ramnagar (Satna)
Population (Census 2011): 1,969
Population (projected 2026): 2,321
Households: 388
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 902
Literacy rate: 55.6%
Coordinates: 24.22275°N, 81.06904°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Satna
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Amarpatan
Member of Parliament: Ganesh Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Munni Bai Kol
Block / Mandal: Ramnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Maihar district level

Then & Now

Harrai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,969

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,321

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

388

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

457

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,969Census 2011
Households: 388Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4572026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Maihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Maihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Maihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Harrai

Mandal centre

Ramnagar · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Maihar · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 54 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal387 kmcapital
Delhi621 km
Kolkata767 km
Hyderabad806 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationVijay Sota27 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Ramnagar2 km
Police stationPolice Station Manpur51 km

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September 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes

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Fake farmer registrations, cheap moong: How Madhya Pradesh's MSP scheme was exploited

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Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030

Reported by Moneycontrol.com.

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
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Fake farmer registrations, cheap moong: How Madhya Pradesh's MSP scheme was exploited
India Todayyesterday
Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030
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What is the pincode of Harrai?

The pincode of Harrai, Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh is 485881. The post office is Ramnagar (Satna).

Which post office delivers to Harrai?

Mail for Harrai is delivered through Ramnagar (Satna) post office, pincode 485881, in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Harrai located?

Harrai is a village in Ramnagar tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Harrai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Harrai village has a population of 1,969 across 388 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Harrai?

The current sarpanch of Harrai gram panchayat is Munni Bai Kol.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Harrai in?

Harrai falls under the Satna Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Harrai in?

Harrai falls under the Amarpatan assembly constituency (AC #66) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Harrai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Harrai village is 55.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Harrai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Harrai village is 902 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Harrai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Harrai, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Harrai from Maihar district centre?

Harrai is approximately 22 km (straight-line) from the centre of Maihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Harrai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Harrai village is 464453.

How big is Harrai compared to other villages in Ramnagar tehsil?

Harrai ranks 23 of 193 villages in Ramnagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,969 residents).

How far is Harrai from Bhopal?

Harrai is about 387 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 503 km.

How far is Harrai from Delhi?

Harrai is about 621 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 808 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Harrai?

Vijay Sota is the nearest railway station to Harrai, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harrai?

Government Hospital, Ramnagar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harrai, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Harrai?

Harrai falls under Amarpatan assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh (INC).

Who is the MP for Harrai?

Harrai is in Satna Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ganesh Singh (Ganesh Singh).

What is the population of Harrai in 2026?

Harrai is estimated at 2,321 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,969 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Harrai in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Harrai in Maihar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Harrai?

Munni Bai Kol is the sarpanch of Harrai gram panchayat, Ramnagar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Ramnagar tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)