Herpura - Lahar, Bhind

Herpura is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Doonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Herpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herpura is 453587. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.65 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Herpura

As per Census 2011, Herpura village has a total population of 922 people, consisting of 489 males and 433 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Herpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population922489433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316467
Scheduled Castes (SC)22212399
Literate Population534352182
Illiterate Population388137251

Nearby Villages of Herpura

Herpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SemraWest1.36 km
BarhaNorth-West1.99 km
JamuhaEast2.04 km
DundaWest2.25 km
Jaitpura (aswar)South2.25 km
BhatpuraNorth-East3.17 km
SujanpuraWest3.17 km
Chandawali No.2North-West3.28 km
TejpuraNorth3.53 km
HaluawapuraSouth-East3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Herpura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Herpura. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Herpura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Herpura is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Herpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Herpura

Where is Herpura located?

Herpura village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Herpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Herpura is Doonda.

What is the pincode of Herpura?

The pincode of Herpura is 477445.

What is the population of Herpura?

Herpura has a total population of 922, including 489 males and 433 females.

How many households are there in Herpura?

There are 153 households in Herpura.

What is the literacy rate in Herpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Herpura is 57.92%. Male literacy is 71.98% and female literacy is 42.03%.