Harkala

Harkala is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Harkala village. As per 2009 stats, Satgachhia I is the gram panchayat of Harkala village.

Here you can discover what makes Harkala unique in its vibrant Memari Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Harkala’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 Harkala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harkala is 320376. The village spans a total geographical area of 251.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713146. Memari is nearest town to Harkala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Harkala

Population of Harkala

According to the 2011 Census, Harkala has a total population of about 1,734, with approximately 889 males and 845 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 845 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 275. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.84%, with male literacy at about 75.03% and female literacy near 64.38%. There are around 408 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harkala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harkala

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

Nearby Villages of Harkala

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

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