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 Sarpanch 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
As per Census 2011, Haripur village has a total population of 667 people, consisting of 350 males and 317 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 640 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Haripur are given below:
| 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 has a total population of 667, including 350 males and 317 females.
How many households are there in Haripur?
There are 128 households in Haripur.
What is the literacy rate in Haripur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haripur is 55.62%. Male literacy is 66.00% and female literacy is 44.16%.