Haripur - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Haripur is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gandadhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 410481. The village covers a total geographical area of 920 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haripur

As per Census 2011, Haripur village has a total population of 1,229 people, consisting of 628 males and 601 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 905 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Haripur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Haripur is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. 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