Harsour (12/7) - Barsar, Hamirpur
Harsour (12/7) is a village situated in the Barsar tehsil of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Giara Gran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harsour (12/7) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsour (12/7) is 017450. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 174305 pincode. Talai is the nearest town.
Harsour (12/7) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Harsour (12/7)
According to the 2011 Census, Harsour (12/7) village had a total population of 355 people, including 178 males and 177 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.92%, with male literacy at 93.83% and female literacy at 84.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 355 | 178 | 177 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 65 | 37 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 289 | 152 | 137 |
| Illiterate Population | 66 | 26 | 40 |
Nearby Villages of Harsour (12/7)
Harsour (12/7) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Harsour (12/7)
Harsour (12/7) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hamirpur to Harsour (12/7) is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Harsour (12/7)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Harsour (12/7) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Harsour (12/7)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Harsour (12/7) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Harsour (12/7)
Where is Harsour (12/7) located?
Harsour (12/7) village is located in Barsar Tehsil, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Harsour (12/7)?
The Gram Panchayat of Harsour (12/7) is Giara Gran.
What is the pincode of Harsour (12/7)?
The pincode of Harsour (12/7) is 174305.
What is the population of Harsour (12/7)?
Harsour (12/7) had a total population of 355, including 178 males and 177 females.
How many households are there in Harsour (12/7)?
Harsour (12/7) had 83 households.
What is the literacy rate in Harsour (12/7)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harsour (12/7) was 88.92%. Male literacy was 93.83% and female literacy was 84.05%.