Haripur - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Haripur is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 83.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chhitka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haripur is 321228. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.82 hectares and falls under the 741163 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Haripur village had a total population of 4,564 people, including 2,337 males and 2,227 females, living in 1,047 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 76.49% and female literacy at 67.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Haripur

Haripur 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 Haripur

Haripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Haripur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Haripur is about 83.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haripur

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

Health Facilities in Haripur

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

FAQs about Haripur