Haripur - Bamangola, Malda

Haripur is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Pakuahat and around 46.9 km from English Bazar. Gobindapur-maheshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 312814. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.37 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Haripur

As per Census 2011, Haripur village has a total population of 692 people, consisting of 346 males and 346 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 450 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Haripur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population692346346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894940
Scheduled Castes (SC)211110101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)450219231
Literate Population286156130
Illiterate Population406190216

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dakshin NaoparaNorth0.74 km
AigamtaraWest1.08 km
Jot BhabaniNorth1.33 km
Bhangrail PalashbariSouth-West1.35 km
LalpurNorth-West1.54 km
SayestabadNorth-East1.67 km
ChandrailNorth-West1.97 km
GabindapurNorth2.03 km
Paschim Lakshmi NarayanpurEast2.04 km
BhomrailSouth2.07 km

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 Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Haripur is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Haripur is about 46.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Haripur

Where is Haripur located?

Haripur village is located in Bamangola Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Haripur?

The Gram Panchayat of Haripur is Gobindapur-maheshpur.

What is the pincode of Haripur?

The pincode of Haripur is 732138.

What is the population of Haripur?

Haripur has a total population of 692, including 346 males and 346 females.

How many households are there in Haripur?

There are 152 households in Haripur.

What is the literacy rate in Haripur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haripur is 41.33%. Male literacy is 45.09% and female literacy is 37.57%.