Harishchandrapur Village Overview
Harishchandrapur is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.8 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pearbera is the Gram Panchayat for Harishchandrapur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Harishchandrapur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishchandrapur is 327389. The village covers a geographical area of 180.97 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Harishchandrapur
Population & Demographics of Harishchandrapur
This section provides population and demographic details of Harishchandrapur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 865 | 437 | 428 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 52 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 195 | 101 | 94 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 511 | 286 | 225 |
| Illiterate Population | 354 | 151 | 203 |
Key population details of Harishchandrapur village are given below:
- Harishchandrapur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 865, including approximately 437 males and 428 females, with a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 195 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Harishchandrapur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.08%.
- There are around 158 households in Harishchandrapur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Harishchandrapur
Transport facilities help residents of Harishchandrapur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Harishchandrapur
The following villages are located close to Harishchandrapur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harishchandrapur
- Where is Harishchandrapur located?
- Harishchandrapur village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Harishchandrapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Harishchandrapur is Pearbera (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Harishchandrapur?
- The pincode of Harishchandrapur is 722207.
- What is the population of Harishchandrapur?
- Harishchandrapur has a total population of 865, including 437 males and 428 females.
- How many households are there in Harishchandrapur?
- There are 158 households in Harishchandrapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Harishchandrapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harishchandrapur is 59.08%. Male literacy is 65.45% and female literacy is 52.57%.