Harrai village, Lakhnadon tehsil | Pincode 480886

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Amarvati Inwati

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LGD code: 495853
Pincode: 480886
Post office: Lakhnadon
Population: 669
Households: 123
Literacy rate: 44.8%
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 318
Distance to district centre: 68 km
Distance to mandal centre: 36 km
Distance to Bhopal: 202 km
Distance to Delhi: 640 km
Nearest railway station: Shridham · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Harrai compares

By population, Harrai ranks #106 of 287 villages in Lakhnadon mandal.

Literacy rate

44.8%

−11.3% vs mandal average

Harrai: 44.8%
Lakhnadon mandal: 56.1%
Seoni district: 62.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

934

−45 vs mandal average

Harrai: 934
Lakhnadon mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

5.4

+1.0 vs mandal average

Harrai: 5.4
Lakhnadon mandal: 4.4

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

Harrai at a glance

Harrai is a village of 669 people in 123 households (Census 2011) in Lakhnadon tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, the 106th-largest of 287 villages in Lakhnadon tehsil. Literacy is 45%, 11 points below the tehsil average of 56% and the sex ratio is 934 women per 1,000 men. It lies 68 km from the Seoni district centre, 21 km from Shridham railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 480886, served by Lakhnadon post office; the LGD village code is 495853. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 20 km away. The sarpanch is Amarvati Inwati, and the village votes in Gotegaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahendra Nagesh. The population is estimated at 789 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Harrai · this village	669	45%	—
Harrai · Ghansaur	563	69%	0 km N
Meregaon · Shahpura	879	62%	6.8 km S
Meregaon · Kareli	463	57%	6.8 km S
Sundradehi · Shahpura	2,880	64%	7.5 km SE
Pondi · Ghansaur	1,012	61%	7.9 km N
Belkheda · Rehli	12	83%	8.2 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Harrai

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: LAKHNADON
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 69
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 293.6
Irrigated area (ha): 14.07
Forest area (ha): 8.01

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

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Key facts — Harrai

LGD code: 495853
Pincode: 480886
Post office: Lakhnadon
Population (Census 2011): 669
Population (projected 2026): 789
Households: 123
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 934
Literacy rate: 44.8%
Coordinates: 23.20587°N, 79.38894°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandla
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gotegaon
Member of Parliament: Faggan Singh Kulaste
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahendra Nagesh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Amarvati Inwati
Block / Mandal: Lakhnadon

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 Seoni district level

Then & Now

Harrai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

669

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

789

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

123

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

145

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: 669Census 2011
Households: 123Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7892026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1452026 projection
Active job cards: 1,96,333MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,35,529MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,212NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 56.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.9%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 · Seoni district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Seoni district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Seoni 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

Lakhnadon · ≈ 36 km

≈ 1 h 14 min by car · 1 h 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Seoni · ≈ 68 km

≈ 2 h 19 min by car · 2 h 46 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal202 kmcapital
Delhi640 km
Hyderabad654 km
Mumbai816 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationShridham21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital20 km
CollegeGOVT. Industrial Training ...42 km
Police stationpolice station56 km

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September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Sep

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

Reported by Ground Report.

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News from Seoni & Madhya Pradesh

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Express2h ago
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandi6h ago
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Report7h ago
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar English12h ago
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express22h ago
MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday

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What is the pincode of Harrai?

The pincode of Harrai, Lakhnadon tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh is 480886. The post office is Lakhnadon.

Which post office delivers to Harrai?

Mail for Harrai is delivered through Lakhnadon post office, pincode 480886, in Lakhnadon tehsil, Seoni 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 Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni 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 669 across 123 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Harrai?

The current sarpanch of Harrai gram panchayat is Amarvati Inwati.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Harrai in?

Harrai falls under the Mandla Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Harrai in?

Harrai falls under the Gotegaon assembly constituency (AC #118) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Harrai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Harrai village is 44.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Harrai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Harrai village is 934 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 Seoni district centre?

Harrai is approximately 68 km (straight-line) from the centre of Seoni 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 495853.

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

Harrai ranks 106 of 287 villages in Lakhnadon tehsil by Census 2011 population (669 residents).

How far is Harrai from Bhopal?

Harrai is about 202 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 263 km.

How far is Harrai from Delhi?

Harrai is about 640 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 831 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Harrai?

Shridham is the nearest railway station to Harrai, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harrai?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harrai, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Harrai?

Harrai falls under Gotegaon assembly constituency (AC 118). The sitting MLA is Mahendra Nagesh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Harrai?

Harrai is in Mandla Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Faggan Singh Kulaste (Faggan Singh Kulaste).

What is the population of Harrai in 2026?

Harrai is estimated at 789 people in 2026, up about 18% from 669 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 Seoni district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Harrai?

Amarvati Inwati is the sarpanch of Harrai gram panchayat, Lakhnadon tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Lakhnadon 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)