Harishpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Harishpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from Bongaon and around 53.9 km from Barasat. Palla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishpur is 322648. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.19 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Harishpur 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

According to the 2011 Census, Harishpur village had a total population of 2,183 people, including 1,124 males and 1,059 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.67%, with male literacy at 76.28% and female literacy at 70.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Harishpur 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

Harishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Harishpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Harishpur is about 53.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishpur

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

Health Facilities in Harishpur

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Harishpur