Harapur - Chilika, Khordha

Harapur is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Balugaon and around 75 km from Khordha . Ankula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harapur is 408216. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Harapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harapur village had a total population of 303 people, including 141 males and 162 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 73.55% and female literacy at 64.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Harapur

Harapur 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 Harapur

Harapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Harapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Harapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harapur

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

Health Facilities in Harapur

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

FAQs about Harapur