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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hariharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hariharpur village had a total population of 299 people, including 152 males and 147 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 56.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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