Harishpur Chak - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Harishpur Chak is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Bongaon and around 48.8 km from Barasat. Kalupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishpur Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishpur Chak is 322573. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.68 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Harishpur Chak 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harishpur Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Harishpur Chak village had a total population of 1,637 people, including 847 males and 790 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.64%, with male literacy at 84.22% and female literacy at 68.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,584, 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 Harishpur Chak

Harishpur Chak 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 Harishpur Chak

Harishpur Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Harishpur Chak is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Harishpur Chak is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishpur Chak

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

Health Facilities in Harishpur Chak

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

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