Harinapali - Ulunda, Sonepur

Harinapali is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Biramaharajpur and around 25 km from Subarnapur. Kotsamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harinapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harinapali is 419293. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Harinapali

According to the 2011 Census, Harinapali village had a total population of 852 people, including 427 males and 425 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 68.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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 Population852427425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155164
Scheduled Castes (SC)361183178
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1536984
Literate Population570324246
Illiterate Population282103179

Nearby Villages of Harinapali

Harinapali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KrushnanagarNorth-East1.38 km
BallabhapaliNorth-East2.22 km
GargadabahalEast2.27 km
BadankariaSouth2.31 km
DaldabaSouth-West2.90 km
BarpadarWest2.93 km
Redam JungleNorth-East3.25 km
SanankariaSouth3.53 km
LastalaWest3.61 km
RanipaliNorth-East3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harinapali

Harinapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Harinapali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Harinapali is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harinapali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Harinapali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Harinapali

Where is Harinapali located?

Harinapali village is located in Ulunda Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harinapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Harinapali is Kotsamalai.

What is the pincode of Harinapali?

The pincode of Harinapali is 767062.

What is the population of Harinapali?

Harinapali had a total population of 852, including 427 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Harinapali?

Harinapali had 206 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harinapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harinapali was 77.34%. Male literacy was 86.17% and female literacy was 68.14%.