Harpur - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Harpur is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Varanasi and around 23 km from Varanasi. Harpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpur is 209314. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.62 hectares and falls under the 221311 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Harpur 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 Sevapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Varanasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harpur village had a total population of 2,882 people, including 1,534 males and 1,348 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.50%, with male literacy at 68.21% and female literacy at 49.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raja Talab, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Harpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Harpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time 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