Harpur - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Harpur is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Shahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 226532. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.46 hectares and falls under the 852217 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Harpur

As per Census 2011, Harpur village has a total population of 2,193 people, consisting of 1,152 males and 1,041 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 439 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 850 literate and 1,343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 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 Simri Bhakhtiyarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Harpur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Harpur is about 37 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