Haripur - Gazole, Malda

Haripur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Gazole and around 36.6 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 312743. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.59 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Old Malda 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.

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 382 people, including 186 males and 196 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.75%, with male literacy at 51.81% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Haripur

Haripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Haripur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Haripur is about 36.6 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 Haripur

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

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:

FAQs about Haripur