Hirapur - Loisinga, Balangir

Hirapur is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Hirapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 419975. The village covers a total geographical area of 465 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirapur

As per Census 2011, Hirapur village has a total population of 1,050 people, consisting of 520 males and 530 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 718 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Hirapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Hirapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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