Harachandrapur - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Harachandrapur is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nokari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harachandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harachandrapur is 322057. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.59 hectares and falls under the 741202 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Harachandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Harachandrapur village had a total population of 700 people, including 354 males and 346 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.79%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 75.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Harachandrapur

Harachandrapur 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 Harachandrapur

Harachandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Harachandrapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Harachandrapur is about 33 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 Harachandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Harachandrapur

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

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