Harishpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Harishpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 42.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishpur is 318017. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.66 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Harishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harishpur village had a total population of 499 people, including 257 males and 242 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 81.53% and female literacy at 67.14%.

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

Nearby Villages of Harishpur

Harishpur 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 Harishpur

Harishpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Harishpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Harishpur is about 42.4 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 Harishpur

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

Health Facilities in Harishpur

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

FAQs about Harishpur