Harulia - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Harulia is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harulia is 318158. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.23 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Harulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harulia

As per Census 2011, Harulia village has a total population of 647 people, consisting of 335 males and 312 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 289 literate and 358 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harulia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population647335312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397069
Literate Population289164125
Illiterate Population358171187

Nearby Villages of Harulia

Harulia 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)
Panch PukhuriaEast0.68 km
GopalnagarNorth1.21 km
KedarbandhEast1.35 km
HosenabadSouth-East1.43 km
KaythanpurSouth1.52 km
RautandihiNorth-East1.98 km
BaljuriSouth-West2.07 km
AdampurSouth2.08 km
AgoaWest2.26 km
Chak BalaramEast2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harulia

Harulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Harulia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Harulia is about 25.1 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 Harulia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Harulia

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

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

FAQs about Harulia

Where is Harulia located?

Harulia village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Harulia is Laxmi-narayanpur.

What is the pincode of Harulia?

The pincode of Harulia is 731123.

What is the population of Harulia?

Harulia has a total population of 647, including 335 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Harulia?

There are 113 households in Harulia.

What is the literacy rate in Harulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harulia is 44.67%. Male literacy is 48.96% and female literacy is 40.06%.