Haral - Pandua, Hooghly

Haral is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Pandua and around 36.1 km from Chinsura. Haraldaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haral is 324813. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.2 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Haral

As per Census 2011, Haral village has a total population of 4,521 people, consisting of 2,219 males and 2,302 females. The village has 1,090 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 461 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,084 literate and 1,437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 914 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 929 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Haral are given below:

Nearby Villages of Haral

Haral 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 Haral

Haral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bainchigram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Haral is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Haral is about 36.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haral

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

Health Facilities in Haral

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

FAQs about Haral