Haripur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Haripur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Talakurunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 393827. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 109 people, including 61 males and 48 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 787 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 70.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Haripur

Haripur 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 Haripur

Haripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Haripur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Haripur 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 Haripur

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

Health Facilities in Haripur

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

FAQs about Haripur