Harpur - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Harpur is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Mathia Prasiddh Tiwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 188475. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.56 hectares and falls under the 274305 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Harpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harpur village had a total population of 601 people, including 327 males and 274 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 56.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barharagani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Harpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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