Hariharapur - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Hariharapur is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gulehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariharapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariharapur is 403047. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Hariharapur

As per Census 2011, Hariharapur village has a total population of 539 people, consisting of 278 males and 261 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population539278261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563818
Scheduled Castes (SC)402218
Literate Population370205165
Illiterate Population1697396

Nearby Villages of Hariharapur

Hariharapur 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)
BanguSouth-West1.51 km
GulehiNorth-West1.68 km
KalandaSouth1.97 km
DudurokotEast2.01 km
KrushnachandrapurNorth2.61 km
PadaSouth-West2.72 km
JayapangaWest2.74 km
HaturaWest3.07 km
MahalundaNorth3.18 km
BalasarNorth-West3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hariharapur

Hariharapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Hariharapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Hariharapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hariharapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hariharapur

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

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

FAQs about Hariharapur

Where is Hariharapur located?

Hariharapur village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hariharapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hariharapur is Gulehi.

What is the pincode of Hariharapur?

The pincode of Hariharapur is 759020.

What is the population of Hariharapur?

Hariharapur has a total population of 539, including 278 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Hariharapur?

There are 141 households in Hariharapur.

What is the literacy rate in Hariharapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hariharapur is 68.65%. Male literacy is 73.74% and female literacy is 63.22%.