Harop - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Harop is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Bagnan and around 44.9 km from Howrah. Haturia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harop is 333040. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.64 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Harop

According to the 2011 Census, Harop village had a total population of 5,477 people, including 2,843 males and 2,634 females, living in 1,271 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.85%, with male literacy at 88.18% and female literacy at 79.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658.

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

Nearby Villages of Harop

Harop 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 Harop

Harop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Harop is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Harop is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harop

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

Health Facilities in Harop

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

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