Haroa Subdivision - North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Haroa is an administrative subdivision in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Haroa is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 165 km², including 164.82 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Haroa Subdivision
Haroa Subdivision has a total of 90 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adampur | Rural | Haroa |
| 2 | Akandabaria | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 3 | Amta | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 4 | Andulia | Rural | Salipur |
| 5 | Atghara | Rural | Haroa |
| 6 | Baganati | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 7 | Bakjuri | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 8 | Baltia | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 9 | Bantosha | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 10 | Baroj | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 11 | Batagachhi | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 12 | Behari (P) | Rural | Atpukur |
| 13 | Bhabanipur | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 14 | Bhayda | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 15 | Bhubanpur | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 16 | Chatra | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 17 | Chauhata | Rural | Salipur |
| 18 | Dakshin Ranigachhi | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 19 | Dhantala | Rural | Gopalpur-I |
| 20 | Dihigachhi | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 21 | Dirghadaria | Rural | Gopalpur-I |
| 22 | Garainagar | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 23 | Goalpota | Rural | Salipur |
| 24 | Goalpukur | Rural | Haroa |
| 25 | Gobaria Abad | Rural | Haroa |
| 26 | Gopalpur | Rural | Gopalpur-I |
| 27 | Haldaha | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 28 | Harihar Nagar | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 29 | Haripur | Rural | Salipur |
| 30 | Haroa | Rural | Haroa |
| 31 | Indali | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 32 | Jampur | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 33 | Janarddanpur | Rural | Salipur |
| 34 | Jhanjha | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 35 | Jhinkia | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 36 | Jhujargachha | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 37 | Kalianai | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 38 | Kalikapur | Rural | Haroa |
| 39 | Kalinagar | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 40 | Kamarganti | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 41 | Khalisadi | Rural | Salipur |
| 42 | Kharupala | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 43 | Khas Balandar | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 44 | Khatra | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 45 | Khordachandpur | Rural | Haroa |
| 46 | Kismat Janarddanpur | Rural | Salipur |
| 47 | Kuchhia Mora | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 48 | Kulgachhi | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 49 | Kulti | Rural | Kulti |
| 50 | Latar Bagan | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 51 | Laugachhi | Rural | Kulti |
| 52 | Madartala | Rural | Haroa |
| 53 | Makhali | Rural | Kulti |
| 54 | Mallickpur | Rural | Haroa |
| 55 | Mathura | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 56 | Mazampur | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 57 | Meherpur | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 58 | Mondalhat | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 59 | Mukundapur | Rural | Salipur |
| 60 | Munsi Gheri | Rural | Gopalpur-I |
| 61 | Narayanpur | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 62 | Nawapara | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 63 | Nazarnagar | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 64 | Nebutala Abada | Rural | Gopalpur-I |
| 65 | Paikpara | Rural | Haroa |
| 66 | Parchandpur | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 67 | Payragachha | Rural | Salipur |
| 68 | Piyara | Rural | Haroa |
| 69 | Pukhuria | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 70 | Puratan Kamarganti | Rural | Kulti |
| 71 | Radhanagar | Rural | Kulti |
| 72 | Radhanagar Abhirampur | Rural | Kulti |
| 73 | Ramchakir Gheri | Rural | Gopalpur-I |
| 74 | Rameshwarpur | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 75 | Ramnagar | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 76 | Ramnathpur | Rural | Bakjuri |
| 77 | Ranigachhi | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 78 | Roykhan | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 79 | Sadarpurbehala | Rural | Haroa |
| 80 | Salipur | Rural | Salipur |
| 81 | Samaspur | Rural | Kulti |
| 82 | Samla | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 83 | Serpur | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 84 | Shankarpur | Rural | Sonapukur Sankarpur |
| 85 | Sonarhula | Rural | Khasbalanda |
| 86 | Talbaria | Rural | Salipur |
| 87 | Tegharia | Rural | Kulti |
| 88 | Telenipara | Rural | Kulti |
| 89 | Tentulia Abad | Rural | Gopalpur-Ii |
| 90 | Trimohini | Rural | Haroa |
Population of Haroa Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Haroa Subdivision has a total population of 2,14,401 people, consisting of 1,11,080 males and 1,03,321 females. There are 46,888 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,301 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,14,401 | 2,14,401 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,11,080 | 1,11,080 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,03,321 | 1,03,321 | 0 |
| Total Households | 46,888 | 46,888 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,301 / km² | 1,301 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,36,679 literate people and 27,504 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 50,636 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 12,728 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,504 | 27,504 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,36,679 | 1,36,679 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 77,722 | 77,722 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 50,636 | 50,636 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 12,728 | 12,728 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.