Hirapur - Usur, Bijapur

Hirapur is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Hirapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 450888. The village covers a total geographical area of 1192.42 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 165 km away.

Hirapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirapur village had a total population of 947 people, including 433 males and 514 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,187 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.71%, with male literacy at 61.60% and female literacy at 44.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 757.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hirapur

Hirapur 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 Hirapur

Hirapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Hirapur is about 165 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Hirapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirapur

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

Health Facilities in Hirapur

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

FAQs about Hirapur