Harkhari - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Harkhari is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Harkhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harkhari is 173683. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.51 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Harkhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gainsari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harkhari

According to the 2011 Census, Harkhari village had a total population of 2,375 people, including 1,224 males and 1,151 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.06%, with male literacy at 64.83% and female literacy at 38.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Harkhari

Harkhari 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 Harkhari

Harkhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Harkhari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Harkhari is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harkhari

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

Health Facilities in Harkhari

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

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