Haridaspur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Haridaspur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Bongaon and around 55.5 km from Barasat. Chhaighoria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haridaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haridaspur is 322562. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.83 hectares and falls under the 743405 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Haridaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Haridaspur village had a total population of 3,101 people, including 1,605 males and 1,496 females, living in 718 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.54%, with male literacy at 71.74% and female literacy at 62.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Haridaspur

Haridaspur 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 Haridaspur

Haridaspur 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 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Haridaspur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Haridaspur is about 55.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haridaspur

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

Health Facilities in Haridaspur

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

FAQs about Haridaspur