Harpala - Rajpura, Patiala

Harpala is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Harpalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpala is 036852. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 140702 pincode. Ambala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Harpala

According to the 2011 Census, Harpala village had a total population of 964 people, including 524 males and 440 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 63.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466.

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

Nearby Villages of Harpala

Harpala 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 Harpala

Harpala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambala City, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Harpala is about 38 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 Harpala

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

Health Facilities in Harpala

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

FAQs about Harpala