Harishchandrapur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Harishchandrapur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 42.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishchandrapur is 317940. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.36 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Harishchandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Harishchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harishchandrapur village had a total population of 171 people, including 91 males and 80 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.76%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 70.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Harishchandrapur

Harishchandrapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Harishchandrapur

Harishchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Harishchandrapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Harishchandrapur is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Harishchandrapur

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

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