Harispur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Harispur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 93.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Amdole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harispur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harispur is 316090. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.21 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Murarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Harispur

As per Census 2011, Harispur village has a total population of 5,128 people, consisting of 2,635 males and 2,493 females. The village has 1,189 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 837 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,395 literate and 2,733 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harispur

Harispur 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 Harispur

Harispur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murarai to Harispur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Harispur is about 93.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harispur

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

Health Facilities in Harispur

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

FAQs about Harispur