Harischandrapur - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Harischandrapur is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Goghat and around 87.3 km from Chinsura. Raghubati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harischandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harischandrapur is 324033. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.14 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Harischandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harischandrapur village had a total population of 847 people, including 435 males and 412 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.77%, with male literacy at 92.70% and female literacy at 80.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Harischandrapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Harischandrapur is about 87.3 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 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