Harpur - Nautan, Siwan

Harpur is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Mathia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 231320. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Harpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harpur village had a total population of 1,023 people, including 492 males and 531 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.32%, with male literacy at 75.49% and female literacy at 50.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Harpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Harpur is about 20 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 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