Hariharapur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Hariharapur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Champadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariharapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariharapur is 422920. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Hariharapur 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 Hariharapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hariharapur village had a total population of 582 people, including 303 males and 279 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.38%, with male literacy at 66.93% and female literacy at 41.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Hariharapur

Hariharapur 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 Hariharapur

Public transport in the Hariharapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Hariharapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Hariharapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hariharapur

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

Health Facilities in Hariharapur

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

FAQs about Hariharapur