Hirapur - Basta, Balasore

Hirapur is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rupsa and around 28 km from Baleshwar. Gadpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 392621. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 756028 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirapur village had a total population of 687 people, including 352 males and 335 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.92%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 58.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Hirapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Hirapur is about 28 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