Hirapur - Labpur, Birbhum

Hirapur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirapur is 317528. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.37 hectares and falls under the 731302 pincode. Ahmadpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Hirapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hirapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hirapur village had a total population of 1,719 people, including 858 males and 861 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 81.30% and female literacy at 74.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirapur

Hirapur 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 Hirapur

Hirapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadpur to Hirapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hirapur is about 27 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 Hirapur

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

Health Facilities in Hirapur

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

FAQs about Hirapur