Harichandrapur - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Harichandrapur is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Garabandha and around 28 km from Paralakhemundi. Sobara . serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harichandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harichandrapur is 414927. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Harichandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harichandrapur village had a total population of 783 people, including 438 males and 345 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 788 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.09%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 57.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Harichandrapur

Harichandrapur 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 Harichandrapur

Harichandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Harichandrapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Harichandrapur 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 Harichandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Harichandrapur

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

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