Haripur - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Haripur is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Dhenkanal Sadar and around 10 km from Dhenkanal. Gundicha Pada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 403297. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 759025 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 938 people, including 515 males and 423 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.28%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 75.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Haripur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Haripur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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