Harsankarpur - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Harsankarpur is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Hari Shankar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harsankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsankarpur is 237019. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Harsankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ujiarpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Harsankarpur

As per Census 2011, Harsankarpur village has a total population of 5,400 people, consisting of 2,893 males and 2,507 females. The village has 1,063 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 944 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,905 literate and 2,495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harsankarpur

Harsankarpur 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 Harsankarpur

Harsankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalsingh Sarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Harsankarpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Harsankarpur is about 32 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 Harsankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Harsankarpur

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

FAQs about Harsankarpur