Haripur - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Haripur is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 30 km from Baripada. Pratappur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 390611. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 757103 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 2,625 people, including 1,343 males and 1,282 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.48%, with male literacy at 71.80% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,495, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 679.

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

Nearby Villages of Haripur

Haripur 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 Haripur

Haripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Haripur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Haripur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haripur

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

Health Facilities in Haripur

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

FAQs about Haripur