Hirapur - Salipur, Cuttack

Hirapur is a village situated in the Salipur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Salepur and around 20 km from Cuttack. Ramakrushnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 399673. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 754201 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Salipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirapur village had a total population of 857 people, including 433 males and 424 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 74.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Hirapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Hirapur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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