Harpara - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Harpara is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Gaighata and around 36.6 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpara is 322686. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.12 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Harpara

According to the 2011 Census, Harpara village had a total population of 732 people, including 388 males and 344 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.58%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 75.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Harpara

Harpara 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 Harpara

Public transport in the Harpara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Harpara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Harpara is about 36.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harpara

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

Health Facilities in Harpara

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

FAQs about Harpara