Hirapur - Chandvad, Nashik

Hirapur is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Hirapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 550506. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064.32 hectares and falls under the 423101 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 36 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 Chandvad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirapur

As per Census 2011, Hirapur village has a total population of 2,612 people, consisting of 1,368 males and 1,244 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,939 literate and 673 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6121,3681,244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321181140
Scheduled Castes (SC)1256362
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269148121
Literate Population1,9391,084855
Illiterate Population673284389

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PimpladSouth2.29 km
UrdhulNorth2.83 km
DighwadNorth-East3.42 km
KoltekEast3.62 km
DahiwadNorth-East3.68 km
BhoyegaonNorth-West4.25 km
DevargaonWest4.25 km
PateEast4.96 km
Takali VinchurSouth5.10 km
BopaneNorth-East5.17 km

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 Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Hirapur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Hirapur is about 58 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 Hirapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hirapur

Where is Hirapur located?

Hirapur village is located in Chandvad Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirapur?

Hirapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hirapur?

The pincode of Hirapur is 423101.

What is the population of Hirapur?

Hirapur has a total population of 2,612, including 1,368 males and 1,244 females.

How many households are there in Hirapur?

There are 494 households in Hirapur.

What is the literacy rate in Hirapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirapur is 74.23%. Male literacy is 79.24% and female literacy is 68.73%.