Harpur - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Harpur is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Harpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 184299. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.21 hectares and falls under the 273157 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 11 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 2,797 people, consisting of 1,351 males and 1,446 females. The village has 426 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 432 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,581 literate and 1,216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lokvidyapith Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Harpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Harpur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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