Harchandpur - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Harchandpur is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Jalal Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harchandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harchandpur is 223640. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Harchandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harchandpur village had a total population of 4,530 people, including 2,346 males and 2,184 females, living in 922 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.22%, with male literacy at 68.01% and female literacy at 51.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594.

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

Nearby Villages of Harchandpur

Harchandpur 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 Harchandpur

Harchandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Harchandpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Harchandpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harchandpur

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

Health Facilities in Harchandpur

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

FAQs about Harchandpur