Harispur - Kalyani, Nadia

Harispur is a village situated in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Chakdah and around 48.8 km from Krishnanagar. Simurali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harispur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harispur is 322209. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.68 hectares and falls under the 741248 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Harispur

According to the 2011 Census, Harispur village had a total population of 913 people, including 484 males and 429 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 86.37% and female literacy at 70.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Harispur

Harispur 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 Harispur

Harispur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Harispur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Harispur is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harispur

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

Health Facilities in Harispur

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

FAQs about Harispur