Harekrusnapur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Harekrusnapur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhatrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harekrusnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harekrusnapur is 422939. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Harekrusnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harekrusnapur village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 553 males and 549 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.91%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 46.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Harekrusnapur

Harekrusnapur 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 Harekrusnapur

Public transport in the Harekrusnapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Harekrusnapur is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Harekrusnapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harekrusnapur

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

Health Facilities in Harekrusnapur

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

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