Harihar Village Overview
Harihar is a village in Pursura tehsil of Hugli district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.3 km from Pursura tehsil headquarters and around 53.1 km from Chinsura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sreerampur is the Gram Panchayat for Harihar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Harihar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Harihar is 324413. The village covers a geographical area of 121.69 hectares and has a pincode of 712401. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Harihar
Population & Demographics of Harihar
This section provides population and demographic details of Harihar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,114 | 1,073 | 1,041 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 199 | 98 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 229 | 121 | 108 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,702 | 922 | 780 |
| Illiterate Population | 412 | 151 | 261 |
Key population details of Harihar village are given below:
- Harihar village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,114, including approximately 1,073 males and 1,041 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 229 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Harihar village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.51%.
- There are around 478 households in Harihar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Harihar
Transport facilities help residents of Harihar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Harihar
The following villages are located close to Harihar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harihar
- Where is Harihar located?
- Harihar village is located in Pursura Subdivision, Hugli district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Harihar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Harihar is Sreerampur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Harihar?
- The pincode of Harihar is 712401.
- What is the population of Harihar?
- Harihar has a total population of 2,114, including 1,073 males and 1,041 females.
- How many households are there in Harihar?
- There are 478 households in Harihar.
- What is the literacy rate in Harihar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harihar is 80.51%. Male literacy is 85.93% and female literacy is 74.93%.