Harpali - Panposh, Sundargarh

Harpali is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Biramitrapur and around 127 km from Sundargarh. Puturikhaman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpali is 384336. The village covers a total geographical area of 618 hectares and falls under the 770033 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Harpali

According to the 2011 Census, Harpali village had a total population of 623 people, including 328 males and 295 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.15%, with male literacy at 74.47% and female literacy at 44.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 602.

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

Nearby Villages of Harpali

Harpali 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 Harpali

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Harpali. The nearest railway station is Kuarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Harpali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Harpali is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harpali

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

Health Facilities in Harpali

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

FAQs about Harpali