Harochak - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Harochak is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Kaliachak and around 21.3 km from English Bazar. Mozampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harochak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harochak is 313608. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.04 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Harochak

As per Census 2011, Harochak village has a total population of 4,712 people, consisting of 2,370 males and 2,342 females. The village has 903 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 879 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,070 literate and 2,642 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harochak are given below:

Nearby Villages of Harochak

Harochak 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 Harochak

Harochak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Harochak is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Harochak is about 21.3 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 Harochak

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

Health Facilities in Harochak

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

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