Haripur - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Haripur is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Purbasthali . Dogachhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 319437. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.51 hectares and falls under the 713513 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Haripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purbasthali Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 1,181 people, including 596 males and 585 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.12%, with male literacy at 69.81% and female literacy at 54.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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 Purbasthali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Haripur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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