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

According to the 2011 Census, Harispur village had a total population of 5,128 people, including 2,635 males and 2,493 females, living in 1,189 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.81%, with male literacy at 60.72% and female literacy at 50.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427.

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

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