Harishpur - English Bazar, Malda

Harishpur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Malda and around 14.3 km from English Bazar. Kajigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishpur is 313344. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.87 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Harishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harishpur village had a total population of 910 people, including 479 males and 431 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.83%, with male literacy at 71.80% and female literacy at 63.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Harishpur

Harishpur 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 Harishpur

Harishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Harishpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Harishpur is about 14.3 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 Harishpur

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

Health Facilities in Harishpur

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

FAQs about Harishpur