Harigiram - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Harigiram is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 86.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harigiram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harigiram is 310359. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.79 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Harigiram

According to the 2011 Census, Harigiram village had a total population of 927 people, including 474 males and 453 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.06%, with male literacy at 79.67% and female literacy at 60.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Harigiram

Harigiram 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 Harigiram

Harigiram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Harigiram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Harigiram is about 86.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harigiram

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

Health Facilities in Harigiram

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

FAQs about Harigiram