Harkhari Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Harkhari village has a total population of 2,375 people, consisting of 1,224 males and 1,151 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 529 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 1,414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,375 1,224 1,151
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 529 280 249
Scheduled Castes (SC) 407 216 191
Literate Population 961 612 349
Illiterate Population 1,414 612 802

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Naw DeehSouth1.74 km
Betinhiya KarhiyaEast1.88 km
KhadgauraNorth-West2.09 km
Beerpur SemraNorth-East2.13 km
KalyanpurWest2.29 km
SiswaNorth2.45 km
KolhaiEast2.98 km
BanghusriWest3.07 km
KhakhadeyiSouth3.14 km
KonghusriNorth-West3.19 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Harkhari

Where is Harkhari located?

Harkhari village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harkhari?

Harkhari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Harkhari?

The pincode of Harkhari is 271205.

What is the population of Harkhari?

Harkhari has a total population of 2,375, including 1,224 males and 1,151 females.

How many households are there in Harkhari?

There are 398 households in Harkhari.

What is the literacy rate in Harkhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harkhari is 40.46%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 30.32%.