Kharsat - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kharsat is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Polba and around 23.8 km from Chinsura. Dadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharsat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsat is 325241. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.75 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharsat

According to the 2011 Census, Kharsat village had a total population of 596 people, including 291 males and 305 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 61.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharsat

Kharsat 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 Kharsat

Kharsat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kharsat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kharsat is about 23.8 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 Kharsat

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

Health Facilities in Kharsat

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

FAQs about Kharsat