Haripur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Haripur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 47.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 317866. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.08 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Haripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 403 people, including 222 males and 181 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Haripur

Haripur 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 Haripur

Haripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Haripur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Haripur is about 47.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haripur

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

Health Facilities in Haripur

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

FAQs about Haripur