Harighat - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Harighat is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 43.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Debagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harighat is 322055. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.95 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Harighat 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 Harighat

As per Census 2011, Harighat village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 228 males and 202 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 284 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 426 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harighat

Harighat 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 Harighat

Harighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Harighat is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Harighat is about 43.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harighat

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

Health Facilities in Harighat

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

FAQs about Harighat