Harpur Jan - Mashrakh, Saran

Harpur Jan is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Chand Kudariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur Jan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur Jan is 232811. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 841410 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Harpur Jan

According to the 2011 Census, Harpur Jan village had a total population of 5,507 people, including 2,824 males and 2,683 females, living in 835 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.69%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 49.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 521, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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 Jan

Harpur Jan 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 Jan

Harpur Jan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Alehpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Harpur Jan is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Harpur Jan is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harpur Jan

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

Health Facilities in Harpur Jan

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 Jan village are given below:

FAQs about Harpur Jan