Harpur - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Harpur is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 216726. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.1 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Harpur

As per Census 2011, Harpur village has a total population of 1,373 people, consisting of 722 males and 651 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 671 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 426 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Harpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Harpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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