Hirapur - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Hirapur is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bahanada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 390925. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Hirapur

As per Census 2011, Hirapur village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 137 males and 124 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 134 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirapur

Hirapur 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 Hirapur

Public transport in the Hirapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Hirapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Hirapur is about 33 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 Hirapur

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

Health Facilities in Hirapur

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

FAQs about Hirapur