Harinarayan Chak - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Harinarayan Chak is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Uluberia and around 27.7 km from Howrah. Chandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harinarayan Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harinarayan Chak is 332989. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.37 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Harinarayan Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Harinarayan Chak village had a total population of 962 people, including 501 males and 461 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.39%, with male literacy at 46.34% and female literacy at 42.35%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population962501461
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1609169
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population356190166
Illiterate Population606311295

Nearby Villages of Harinarayan Chak

Harinarayan Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalanchabereNorth-East0.91 km
AmraberiaNorth-West1.06 km
GhatampurSouth-West1.24 km
Khan JadapurSouth1.34 km
MahespurSouth-East1.42 km
RautaEast1.51 km
MadhubatiNorth-West1.58 km
NayachakNorth1.59 km
BaragohalSouth-East1.93 km
PalaraNorth-West2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harinarayan Chak

Harinarayan Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Harinarayan Chak is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Harinarayan Chak is about 27.7 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 Harinarayan Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Harinarayan Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Harinarayan Chak

Where is Harinarayan Chak located?

Harinarayan Chak village is located in Uluberia - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harinarayan Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Harinarayan Chak is Chandipur.

What is the pincode of Harinarayan Chak?

The pincode of Harinarayan Chak is 711316.

What is the population of Harinarayan Chak?

Harinarayan Chak had a total population of 962, including 501 males and 461 females.

How many households are there in Harinarayan Chak?

Harinarayan Chak had 155 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harinarayan Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harinarayan Chak was 44.39%. Male literacy was 46.34% and female literacy was 42.35%.