Harpur - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Harpur is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Harpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 186084. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.02 hectares and falls under the 273203 pincode. Mundera Bazar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Harpur

As per Census 2011, Harpur village has a total population of 2,320 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,209 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,237 literate and 1,083 illiterate residents. Additionally, 912 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harpur

Harpur 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 Harpur

Harpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundera Bazar to Harpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Harpur is about 39 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 Harpur

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

Health Facilities in Harpur

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

FAQs about Harpur