Harichandanpur - Krushna Prasad, Puri
Harichandanpur is a village situated in the Krushna Prasad tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krushna Prasad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gomundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harichandanpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harichandanpur is 410193. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 752032 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Harichandanpur
According to the 2011 Census, Harichandanpur village had a total population of 48 people, including 23 males and 25 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.62%, with male literacy at 95.45% and female literacy at 100.00%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Illiterate Population | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Nearby Villages of Harichandanpur
Harichandanpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Harichandanpur
Harichandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Harichandanpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Harichandanpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Harichandanpur
Where is Harichandanpur located?
Harichandanpur village is located in Krushna Prasad Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Harichandanpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Harichandanpur is Gomundia.
What is the pincode of Harichandanpur?
The pincode of Harichandanpur is 752032.
What is the population of Harichandanpur?
Harichandanpur had a total population of 48, including 23 males and 25 females.
How many households are there in Harichandanpur?
Harichandanpur had 13 households.
What is the literacy rate in Harichandanpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harichandanpur was 97.62%. Male literacy was 95.45% and female literacy was 100.00%.