Haranagar - Nakashipara, Nadia

Haranagar is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haranagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haranagar is 321420. The village covers a total geographical area of 767.69 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Haranagar

According to the 2011 Census, Haranagar village had a total population of 7,621 people, including 3,999 males and 3,622 females, living in 1,515 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 65.26% and female literacy at 65.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population7,6213,9993,622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,219614605
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,1902,2091,981
Illiterate Population3,4311,7901,641

Nearby Villages of Haranagar

Haranagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BandakholaEast2.05 km
GiridharpurSouth-West2.23 km
DingelWest2.40 km
ChandipurSouth2.60 km
BilkumariEast2.97 km
SenpurSouth3.32 km
MalumgachhaSouth-East3.67 km
GuurniSouth3.75 km
DhubinagadiSouth-West3.83 km
Bade TehattaSouth4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Haranagar

Haranagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Haranagar is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Haranagar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haranagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Haranagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Haranagar

Where is Haranagar located?

Haranagar village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Haranagar?

Haranagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Haranagar?

The pincode of Haranagar is 741137.

What is the population of Haranagar?

Haranagar had a total population of 7,621, including 3,999 males and 3,622 females.

How many households are there in Haranagar?

Haranagar had 1,515 households.

What is the literacy rate in Haranagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haranagar was 65.45%. Male literacy was 65.26% and female literacy was 65.66%.