Hirapur is a census town in Balaghat district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Hirapur
city
Hirapur is located in Madhya Pradesh
Hirapur
Hirapur
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Hirapur is located in India
Hirapur
Hirapur
Hirapur (India)
Coordinates: 21°32′N 79°46′E / 21.53°N 79.77°E / 21.53; 79.77
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictBalaghat
Elevation
501 m (1,644 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total5,639
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Geography

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Hirapur is located at 21°32′N 79°46′E / 21.53°N 79.77°E / 21.53; 79.77.[1] It has an average elevation of 501 metres (1643 feet).

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Hirapur had a population of 5,639. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Hirapur has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 57%. In Hirapur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hirapur
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.