Hariharpur - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Hariharpur is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Manbazar and around 31.6 km from Purulia. Dhanarah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariharpur is 332140. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.35 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Hariharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hariharpur

As per Census 2011, Hariharpur village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 152 males and 147 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hariharpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population299152147
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361719
Scheduled Castes (SC)1548272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1426874
Literate Population18010872
Illiterate Population1194475

Nearby Villages of Hariharpur

Hariharpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Shushna ParashigoraNorth-East1.16 km
ManbadyardiSouth1.21 km
BhunasolSouth-West1.43 km
NiasaWest1.53 km
Bar NuniyaniSouth-East1.60 km
BanmoharaNorth-West1.66 km
Chhota NuniyaniEast1.78 km
KoldihaNorth1.83 km
BamandihaNorth-East1.98 km
UdaypurNorth-West2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hariharpur

Hariharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anchuri, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Hariharpur is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hariharpur is about 31.6 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 Hariharpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Hariharpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hariharpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hariharpur

Where is Hariharpur located?

Hariharpur village is located in Manbazar - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hariharpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hariharpur is Dhanarah.

What is the pincode of Hariharpur?

The pincode of Hariharpur is 723131.

What is the population of Hariharpur?

Hariharpur has a total population of 299, including 152 males and 147 females.

How many households are there in Hariharpur?

There are 68 households in Hariharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Hariharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hariharpur is 60.20%. Male literacy is 71.05% and female literacy is 48.98%.