Harpur - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Harpur is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Harpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 182251. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.89 hectares and falls under the 272271 pincode. Mehdawal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Harpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harpur village had a total population of 611 people, including 336 males and 275 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 81.31% and female literacy at 46.05%.

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 Mahawan Khor Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehdawal to Harpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Harpur is about 38 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