Harpur - Raghopur, Supaul

Harpur is a village situated in the Raghopur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raghopur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 221132. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 852111 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 2,635 people, including 1,318 males and 1,317 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.46%, with male literacy at 73.73% and female literacy at 41.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Harpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Harpur is about 35 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