Harichandanpur - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Harichandanpur is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Harichandanpur and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Harichandanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harichandanpur is 386740. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Telkoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harichandanpur

As per Census 2011, Harichandanpur village has a total population of 1,990 people, consisting of 1,106 males and 884 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 799 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,461 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Harichandanpur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Harichandanpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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