Harishchandrapur - Bighapur, Unnao

Harishchandrapur is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Harchandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishchandrapur is 142779. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.67 hectares and falls under the 209863 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Harishchandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harishchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harishchandrapur village had a total population of 831 people, including 407 males and 424 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.40%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 67.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Harishchandrapur

Harishchandrapur 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 Harishchandrapur

Harishchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aung, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Harishchandrapur is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Harishchandrapur

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

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