Hirakhap

Hirakhap is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 28.1km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Hirakhap village. As per 2009 stats, Durku is the gram panchayat of Hirakhap village.

Here you can discover what makes Hirakhap unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Hirakhap’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hirakhap

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hirakhap is 330978. The village spans a total geographical area of 15.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723102. Purulia is nearest town to Hirakhap village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hirakhap village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hirakhap

Population of Hirakhap

According to the 2011 Census, Hirakhap has a total population of about 139, with approximately 71 males and 68 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.15%, with male literacy at about 74.65% and female literacy near 47.06%. There are around 21 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hirakhap's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hirakhap

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hirakhap. As per the 2011 stats, Hirakhap had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hirakhap

Knowing the nearby villages of Hirakhap helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hirakhap.

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