Harirampur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Harirampur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harirampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harirampur is 311267. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.29 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Harirampur

According to the 2011 Census, Harirampur village had a total population of 306 people, including 149 males and 157 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.52%, with male literacy at 43.07% and female literacy at 33.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Harirampur

Harirampur 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 Harirampur

Harirampur 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 Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Harirampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Harirampur is about 15.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harirampur

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

Health Facilities in Harirampur

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

FAQs about Harirampur