Harchandpur - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Harchandpur is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Harchandpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harchandpur is 148327. The village covers a total geographical area of 1599.7 hectares and falls under the 206250 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Harchandpur

As per Census 2011, Harchandpur village has a total population of 11,677 people, consisting of 6,263 males and 5,414 females. The village has 2,009 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,645 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,500 literate and 4,177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,841 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harchandpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,6776,2635,414
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,645867778
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,8412,0391,802
Literate Population7,5004,4023,098
Illiterate Population4,1771,8612,316

Nearby Villages of Harchandpur

Harchandpur 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)
Jalalpur PhaphundSouth1.77 km
BhasoraNorth2.19 km
DakhnaiSouth-West2.36 km
DharkanEast2.40 km
DadusaraiWest2.88 km
GahesarSouth2.94 km
AoutonSouth-East3.07 km
DivraoNorth-West3.18 km
Purwa MakeNorth-West3.49 km
MalgawanNorth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harchandpur

Harchandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Harchandpur is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Harchandpur is about 23 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 Harchandpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Harchandpur

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

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

FAQs about Harchandpur

Where is Harchandpur located?

Harchandpur village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harchandpur?

Harchandpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Harchandpur?

The pincode of Harchandpur is 206250.

What is the population of Harchandpur?

Harchandpur has a total population of 11,677, including 6,263 males and 5,414 females.

How many households are there in Harchandpur?

There are 2,009 households in Harchandpur.

What is the literacy rate in Harchandpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harchandpur is 64.23%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 57.22%.