Harsan - Bajpur, Udham Singh Nagar
Harsan is a village situated in the Bajpur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bajpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Harsan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsan is 055892. The village covers a total geographical area of 754.85 hectares and falls under the 262401 pincode. Bajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Harsan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Harsan
As per Census 2011, Harsan village has a total population of 4,591 people, consisting of 2,365 males and 2,226 females. The village has 859 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 522 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,998 literate and 1,593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 968 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harsan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,591 | 2,365 | 2,226 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 522 | 272 | 250 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 968 | 482 | 486 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,105 | 571 | 534 |
| Literate Population | 2,998 | 1,742 | 1,256 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,593 | 623 | 970 |
Nearby Villages of Harsan
Harsan 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 Harsan
Harsan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Harsan has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajpur to Harsan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Harsan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Harsan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Harsan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Harsan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Harsan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Harsan
Where is Harsan located?
Harsan village is located in Bajpur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Harsan?
Harsan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Harsan?
The pincode of Harsan is 262401.
What is the population of Harsan?
Harsan has a total population of 4,591, including 2,365 males and 2,226 females.
How many households are there in Harsan?
There are 859 households in Harsan.
What is the literacy rate in Harsan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harsan is 65.30%. Male literacy is 73.66% and female literacy is 56.42%.