Harpura - Begun, Chittorgarh

Harpura is a village situated in the Begun tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Begun and around 46 km from Chittaurgarh. Barniyas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpura is 100193. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 312022 pincode. Begun is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Harpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harpura

According to the 2011 Census, Harpura village had a total population of 306 people, including 156 males and 150 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.61%, with male literacy at 59.23% and female literacy at 39.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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 Population306156150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482622
Scheduled Castes (SC)583127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)834439
Literate Population1287751
Illiterate Population1787999

Nearby Villages of Harpura

Harpura 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)
ParsoliNorth-East1.48 km
BarniyasNorth1.49 km
HamepurWest1.60 km
SangrampuraNorth2.56 km
MakhanpuraWest2.60 km
KitiyasNorth-West3.08 km
Nathawaton Ka KheraSouth3.09 km
Haron Ka KheraNorth-East3.09 km
KanwarpuraNorth-West3.10 km
KerpuraSouth-East3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harpura

Harpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parsoli, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begun to Harpura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Harpura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Harpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Harpura

Where is Harpura located?

Harpura village is located in Begun Tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Harpura is Barniyas.

What is the pincode of Harpura?

The pincode of Harpura is 312022.

What is the population of Harpura?

Harpura had a total population of 306, including 156 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Harpura?

Harpura had 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harpura was 49.61%. Male literacy was 59.23% and female literacy was 39.84%.