Hirapur - Rayagada, Gajapati

Hirapur is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sanatundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 414809. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hirapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirapur village had a total population of 295 people, including 139 males and 156 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.20%, with male literacy at 68.80% and female literacy at 47.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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 Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Hirapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Hirapur is about 30 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