Harichandanpur - Patrapur, Ganjam

Harichandanpur is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Jarada and around 70 km from Chatrapur. Tandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harichandanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harichandanpur is 413150. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Harichandanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harichandanpur village had a total population of 516 people, including 257 males and 259 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.15%, with male literacy at 65.09% and female literacy at 41.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Harichandanpur

Harichandanpur 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 Harichandanpur

Harichandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Harichandanpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Harichandanpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harichandanpur

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

Health Facilities in Harichandanpur

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

FAQs about Harichandanpur