Hariharpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Hariharpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 71.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariharpur is 310339. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.7 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Hariharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hariharpur village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 474 males and 555 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 71.75% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

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

Public transport in the Hariharpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Hariharpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Hariharpur is about 71.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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