Haripur - Habibpur, Malda

Haripur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Habibpur and around 34.2 km from English Bazar. Jajail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 313026. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.08 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar 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 Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 867 people, including 428 males and 439 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.32%, with male literacy at 64.03% and female literacy at 43.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 541.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar 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 34.2 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