Harakona

Harakona is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Harakona village. As per 2009 stats, Bibarda is the gram panchayat of Harakona village.

Here you can discover what makes Harakona unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Harakona’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 Harakona

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harakona is 328664. The village spans a total geographical area of 393.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722152. Bankura is nearest town to Harakona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Harakona 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Harakona

Population of Harakona

According to the 2011 Census, Harakona has a total population of about 1,290, with approximately 641 males and 649 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 168 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 825 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 230. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.57%, with male literacy at about 64.90% and female literacy near 42.37%. There are around 283 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harakona's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harakona

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

Nearby Villages of Harakona

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harakona