Safarpur - Roorkee, Haridwar
Safarpur is a village situated in the Roorkee tehsil of Haridwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from Roorkee and around 39 km from Hardwar. Safarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Safarpur is 056495. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 247667 pincode. Roorkee is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Safarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhabrera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Safarpur
As per Census 2011, Safarpur village has a total population of 3,668 people, consisting of 1,891 males and 1,777 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 628 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,887 literate and 1,781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Safarpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,668 | 1,891 | 1,777 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 628 | 322 | 306 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 569 | 278 | 291 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,887 | 1,154 | 733 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,781 | 737 | 1,044 |
Nearby Villages of Safarpur
Safarpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Safarpur
Safarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Safarpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roorkee to Safarpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardwar to Safarpur is about 39 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 Safarpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Safarpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Safarpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Safarpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Safarpur
Where is Safarpur located?
Safarpur village is located in Roorkee Tehsil, Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Safarpur?
Safarpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Safarpur?
The pincode of Safarpur is 247667.
What is the population of Safarpur?
Safarpur has a total population of 3,668, including 1,891 males and 1,777 females.
How many households are there in Safarpur?
There are 577 households in Safarpur.
What is the literacy rate in Safarpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Safarpur is 51.44%. Male literacy is 61.03% and female literacy is 41.25%.