During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee.

At the time of the municipal dissolution, it was part of the Grong prestegjeld and the Indre Namdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

[8] The highest point in the municipality was the 1,158.86-metre (3,802.0 ft) tall mountain Heimdalhaugen.

Here is a list of people who held this position:[12][13] The municipal council (Herredsstyre) of Harran was made up of 17 representatives that were elected to four year terms.

The tables below show the historical composition of the council by political party.