Harekrishnapur - Karimpur - I, Nadia

Harekrishnapur is a village situated in the Karimpur - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karimpur and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Harekrishnapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harekrishnapur is 321056. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.21 hectares and falls under the 741122 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

Harekrishnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Harekrishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harekrishnapur village had a total population of 3,295 people, including 1,697 males and 1,598 females, living in 858 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.02%, with male literacy at 71.08% and female literacy at 64.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Harekrishnapur

Harekrishnapur 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 Harekrishnapur

Harekrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Berhampore Court, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Harekrishnapur is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Harekrishnapur is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harekrishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Harekrishnapur

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

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