Haripur - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Haripur is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Bhatar. Bolgona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 319834. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.3 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 29 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 Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 1,204 people, including 624 males and 580 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 75.82% and female literacy at 60.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Haripur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of 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