Hariharpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Hariharpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 63.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariharpur is 310707. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.06 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hariharpur

As per Census 2011, Hariharpur village has a total population of 1,093 people, consisting of 556 males and 537 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 824 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hariharpur

Hariharpur 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 Hariharpur

Hariharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Hariharpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Hariharpur is about 63.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hariharpur

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

Health Facilities in Hariharpur

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

FAQs about Hariharpur