Dakshin Harirampur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Dakshin Harirampur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 35.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Harirampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Harirampur is 317777. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.4 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dakshin Harirampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dakshin Harirampur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Harirampur village has a total population of 1,005 people, consisting of 521 males and 484 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 828 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Harirampur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,005521484
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367957
Scheduled Tribes (ST)828424404
Literate Population558341217
Illiterate Population447180267

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Harirampur

Dakshin Harirampur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BinodpurNorth0.77 km
Chak PaliNorth-East1.21 km
RuppurSouth-West1.46 km
Paschim IslampurEast1.74 km
Paschim BahadurpurSouth-East1.97 km
NachansahaNorth-West2.17 km
MonoharpurNorth-East2.18 km
Sarip BazarNorth-East2.49 km
BenuriaEast2.73 km
RamnagarSouth3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Harirampur

Dakshin Harirampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dakshin Harirampur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dakshin Harirampur is about 35.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Harirampur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dakshin Harirampur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Dakshin Harirampur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dakshin Harirampur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dakshin Harirampur

Where is Dakshin Harirampur located?

Dakshin Harirampur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Harirampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Harirampur is Ruppur.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Harirampur?

The pincode of Dakshin Harirampur is 731204.

What is the population of Dakshin Harirampur?

Dakshin Harirampur has a total population of 1,005, including 521 males and 484 females.

How many households are there in Dakshin Harirampur?

There are 216 households in Dakshin Harirampur.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Harirampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Harirampur is 55.52%. Male literacy is 65.45% and female literacy is 44.83%.