Herapur - Misrikh, Sitapur

Herapur is a village situated in the Misrikh tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Misrikh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Herapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herapur is 137236. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.51 hectares and falls under the 261405 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Herapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Misrikh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Herapur

As per Census 2011, Herapur village has a total population of 2,498 people, consisting of 1,337 males and 1,161 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,237 literate and 1,261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4981,3371,161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)449233216
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,371729642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,237786451
Illiterate Population1,261551710

Nearby Villages of Herapur

Herapur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BharradeehSouth-East1.34 km
Ahamad NagarNorth-East1.65 km
ChandpurSouth2.00 km
MacharehtaNorth-East2.02 km
Peyariya KondarEast2.09 km
RajeparaNorth-West2.17 km
DamodarpurNorth2.28 km
Matasiya LakhnsepurNorth-East2.41 km
GawaliSouth-West2.42 km
BahoranpurawaEast2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Herapur

Herapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Misrikh Tirath, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Herapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Herapur is about 35 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 Herapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Herapur

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

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

FAQs about Herapur

Where is Herapur located?

Herapur village is located in Misrikh Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Herapur?

Herapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Herapur?

The pincode of Herapur is 261405.

What is the population of Herapur?

Herapur has a total population of 2,498, including 1,337 males and 1,161 females.

How many households are there in Herapur?

There are 480 households in Herapur.

What is the literacy rate in Herapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Herapur is 49.52%. Male literacy is 58.79% and female literacy is 38.85%.