Harpur - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Harpur is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Budhasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 231118. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.2 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Harpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harpur village had a total population of 1,894 people, including 967 males and 927 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.54%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 48.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Harpur

Harpur 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 Harpur

Harpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidhwalia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Harpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Harpur is about 36 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 Harpur

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

Health Facilities in Harpur

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

FAQs about Harpur