Harishchandrapur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur
Harishchandrapur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishchandrapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishchandrapur is 310510. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.55 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode.
Harishchandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Harishchandrapur
Harishchandrapur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Acharul | East | 0.70 km |
| Kanthail | North-East | 0.90 km |
| Kandaha | North-West | 1.13 km |
| Balarampur | South-West | 1.27 km |
| Mahishakuri | South | 1.37 km |
| Chandpur | South-East | 1.64 km |
| Palasbari | East | 1.84 km |
| Besatipara | West | 2.15 km |
| Joypur | South | 2.17 km |
| Udaypur | North | 2.50 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Harishchandrapur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Harishchandrapur. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balurghat to Harishchandrapur is about 87.8 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 Harishchandrapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Harishchandrapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Harishchandrapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Harishchandrapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Harishchandrapur
Where is Harishchandrapur located?
Harishchandrapur village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Harishchandrapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Harishchandrapur is Udaypur.
What is the pincode of Harishchandrapur?
The pincode of Harishchandrapur is 733132.