Harischandrapur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Harischandrapur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 31.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harischandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harischandrapur is 310769. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.93 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Harischandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harischandrapur

As per Census 2011, Harischandrapur village has a total population of 819 people, consisting of 418 males and 401 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 475 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 713 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harischandrapur

Harischandrapur 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 Harischandrapur

Harischandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Harischandrapur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Harischandrapur is about 31.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harischandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Harischandrapur

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

FAQs about Harischandrapur