Haripur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur
Haripur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 48.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 310599. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.62 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Haripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Haripur
According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 667 people, including 350 males and 317 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 79.93% and female literacy at 51.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 640, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 667 | 350 | 317 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 61 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 640 | 332 | 308 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 371 | 231 | 140 |
| Illiterate Population | 296 | 119 | 177 |
Nearby Villages of Haripur
Haripur 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 Haripur
Haripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Haripur.
| 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 >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Haripur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Haripur is about 48.2 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Haripur
Where is Haripur located?
Haripur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Haripur?
The Gram Panchayat of Haripur is Sukdevpur.
What is the pincode of Haripur?
The pincode of Haripur is 733124.
What is the population of Haripur?
Haripur had a total population of 667, including 350 males and 317 females.
How many households are there in Haripur?
Haripur had 128 households.
What is the literacy rate in Haripur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haripur was 65.90%. Male literacy was 79.93% and female literacy was 51.09%.