Harsura

Harsura is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.5km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Harsura village. As per 2009 stats, Harsura village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Harsura unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Harsura’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 Harsura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harsura is 311467. The village spans a total geographical area of 451.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Harsura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Harsura 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 Tapan 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 Harsura

Population of Harsura

According to the 2011 Census, Harsura has a total population of about 2,241, with approximately 1,174 males and 1,067 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 279 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 662 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 291. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.09%, with male literacy at about 63.03% and female literacy near 48.45%. There are around 538 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harsura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harsura

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

Nearby Villages of Harsura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harsura