Haripur - Santipur, Nadia
Haripur is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 83.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haripur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 321933. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.46 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur 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 Santipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Haripur
As per Census 2011, Haripur village has a total population of 4,227 people, consisting of 2,219 males and 2,008 females. The village has 1,018 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,476 literate and 1,751 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Haripur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,227 | 2,219 | 2,008 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 443 | 239 | 204 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,308 | 660 | 648 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 133 | 57 | 76 |
| Literate Population | 2,476 | 1,376 | 1,100 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,751 | 843 | 908 |
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 van services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Haripur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Haripur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Haripur is about 83.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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 >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Haripur
Where is Haripur located?
Haripur village is located in Santipur Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Haripur?
Haripur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Haripur?
The pincode of Haripur is 741404.
What is the population of Haripur?
Haripur has a total population of 4,227, including 2,219 males and 2,008 females.
How many households are there in Haripur?
There are 1,018 households in Haripur.
What is the literacy rate in Haripur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haripur is 58.58%. Male literacy is 62.01% and female literacy is 54.78%.