Harpura - Bijawar, Chhatarpur
Harpura is a village situated in the Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijawar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Deora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpura is 458396. The village covers a total geographical area of 591.03 hectares and falls under the 471313 pincode. Bijawar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Harpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Harpura
According to the 2011 Census, Harpura village had a total population of 504 people, including 273 males and 231 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.11%, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 48.65%.
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 | 504 | 273 | 231 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 100 | 54 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 259 | 169 | 90 |
| Illiterate Population | 245 | 104 | 141 |
Nearby Villages of Harpura
Harpura 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 Harpura
Harpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijawar to Harpura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Harpura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Harpura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Harpura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Harpura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Harpura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Harpura
Where is Harpura located?
Harpura village is located in Bijawar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Harpura?
The Gram Panchayat of Harpura is Deora.
What is the pincode of Harpura?
The pincode of Harpura is 471313.
What is the population of Harpura?
Harpura had a total population of 504, including 273 males and 231 females.
How many households are there in Harpura?
Harpura had 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Harpura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harpura was 64.11%. Male literacy was 77.17% and female literacy was 48.65%.