Harmala - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Harmala is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Polba and around 22.2 km from Chinsura. Mahanad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harmala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harmala is 325135. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.38 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harmala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harmala

As per Census 2011, Harmala village has a total population of 1,535 people, consisting of 758 males and 777 females. The village has 393 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,061 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 514 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harmala

Harmala 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 Harmala

Harmala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Harmala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Harmala is about 22.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harmala

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

Health Facilities in Harmala

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

FAQs about Harmala