Haripur

Haripur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 48.2km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Sukdevpur is the gram panchayat of Haripur village.

Here you can discover what makes Haripur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Haripur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Haripur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Haripur is 310599. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Haripur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Haripur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Haripur

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur has a total population of about 667, with approximately 350 males and 317 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 640 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 21. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.62%, with male literacy at about 66.00% and female literacy near 44.16%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Haripur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Haripur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Haripur. As per the 2011 stats, Haripur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Haripur

Knowing the nearby villages of Haripur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Haripur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haripur