Harishpur

Harishpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.6km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 54.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Basuria is the gram panchayat of Harishpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Harishpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Harishpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Harishpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harishpur is 310580. The village spans a total geographical area of 110.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Harishpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Harishpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Harishpur

Population of Harishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harishpur has a total population of about 226, with approximately 118 males and 108 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 18 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.88%, with male literacy at about 78.81% and female literacy near 76.85%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harishpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harishpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Harishpur. As per the 2011 stats, Harishpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Harishpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Harishpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Harishpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harishpur