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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harishchandrapur

As per Census 2011, Harishchandrapur village has a total population of 171 people, consisting of 91 males and 80 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 109 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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