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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Harmala village had a total population of 1,535 people, including 758 males and 777 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.39%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 72.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

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