Haroa
Haroa is a Town and Subdivision in North Twenty Four Parganas District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Haroa Block (CD) is 02331. The total area of Haroa Subdivision is 165 km². Haroa has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Haroa Subdivision
Haroa Subdivision has a total of 90 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Haroa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adampur | Haroa | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 2 | Akandabaria | Bakjuri | Basirhat (36 km) |
| 3 | Amta | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (18 km) |
| 4 | Andulia | Kulti | Calcutta (36 km) |
| 5 | Atghara | Haroa | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 6 | Baganati | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (41 km) |
| 7 | Bakjuri | Bakjuri | Basirhat (39 km) |
| 8 | Baltia | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (45 km) |
| 9 | Bantosha | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (10 km) |
| 10 | Baroj | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (42 km) |
| 11 | Batagachhi | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (25 km) |
| 12 | Behari | Atpukur | Ghatakpukur (31 km) |
| 13 | Bhabanipur | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (15 km) |
| 14 | Bhayda | Bakjuri | Basirhat (43 km) |
| 15 | Bhubanpur | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (16 km) |
| 16 | Chatra | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Calcutta (40 km) |
| 17 | Chauhata | Halipur | Calcutta (40 km) |
| 18 | Dakshin Ranigachhi | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (31 km) |
| 19 | Dhantala | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (24 km) |
| 20 | Dihigachhi | Haroa | Basirhat (10 km) |
| 21 | Dirghadaria | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (24 km) |
| 22 | Garainagar | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (36 km) |
| 23 | Goalpota | Halipur | Calcutta (38 km) |
| 24 | Goalpukur | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 25 | Gobaria Abad | Haroa | Basirhat (34 km) |
| 26 | Gopalpur | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (22 km) |
| 27 | Haldaha | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (10 km) |
| 28 | Harihar Nagar | Bakjuri | Basirhat (44 km) |
| 29 | Haripur | Halipur | Kolkatta (40 km) |
| 30 | Haroa | Haroa | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 31 | Indali | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (44 km) |
| 32 | Jampur | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (18 km) |
| 33 | Janarddanpur | Halipur | Kolkatta (28 km) |
| 34 | Jhanjha | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (10 km) |
| 35 | Jhinkia | Bakjuri | Basirhat (44 km) |
| 36 | Jhujargachha | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (40 km) |
| 37 | Kalianai | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (45 km) |
| 38 | Kalikapur | Haroa | Basirhat (37 km) |
| 39 | Kalinagar | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (40 km) |
| 40 | Kamarganti | Kulti | Bhangor (12 km) |
| 41 | Khalisadi | Halipur | Kolkatta (35 km) |
| 42 | Kharupala | Bakjuri | Basirhat (45 km) |
| 43 | Khas Balandar | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (10 km) |
| 44 | Khatra | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (25 km) |
| 45 | Khordachandpur | Haroa | Basirhat (28 km) |
| 46 | Kismat Janarddanpur | Halipur | Kolkatta (40 km) |
| 47 | Kuchhia Mora | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (42 km) |
| 48 | Kulgachhi | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (44 km) |
| 49 | Kulti | Kulti | Ghatakpukur (20 km) |
| 50 | Latar Bagan | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (25 km) |
| 51 | Laugachhi | Kulti | Ghatakpukur (16 km) |
| 52 | Madartala | Haroa | Basirhat (20 km) |
| 53 | Makhali | Kulti | Ghatakpukur (25 km) |
| 54 | Mallickpur | Haroa | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 55 | Mathura | Bakjuri | Barishat (38 km) |
| 56 | Mazampur | Bakjuri | Basirhat (36 km) |
| 57 | Meherpur | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (46 km) |
| 58 | Mondalhat | Bakjuri | Basirhat (46 km) |
| 59 | Mukundapur | Halipur | Kolkatta (40 km) |
| 60 | Munsi Gheri | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (31 km) |
| 61 | Narayanpur | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (44 km) |
| 62 | Nawapara | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (50 km) |
| 63 | Nazarnagar | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (40 km) |
| 64 | Nebutala Abada | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (26 km) |
| 65 | Paikpara | Haroa | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 66 | Parchandpur | Bakjuri | Basirhat (40 km) |
| 67 | Payragachha | Halipur | Kolkatta (37 km) |
| 68 | Piyara | Haroa | Basirhat (32 km) |
| 69 | Pukhuria | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (16 km) |
| 70 | Puratan Kamarganti | Kulti | Bhangor (7 km) |
| 71 | Radhanagar | Kulti | Sownpur (10 km) |
| 72 | Radhanagar Abhirampur | Kulti | Ghotakpukur (10 km) |
| 73 | Ramchakir Gheri | Gopalpur I | Basirhat (27 km) |
| 74 | Rameshwarpur | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (18 km) |
| 75 | Ramnagar | Bakjuri | Barishar (40 km) |
| 76 | Ramnathpur | Bakjuri | Basirhat (38 km) |
| 77 | Ranigachhi | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (42 km) |
| 78 | Roykhan | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (31 km) |
| 79 | Sadarpurbehala | Haroa | Basirhat (20 km) |
| 80 | Salipur | Halipur | Calcutta (40 km) |
| 81 | Samaspur | Kulti | Ghatakpukur (18 km) |
| 82 | Samla | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (31 km) |
| 83 | Serpur | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Calcutta (40 km) |
| 84 | Shankarpur | Sonapukur Sankarpur | Basirhat (36 km) |
| 85 | Sonarhula | Khasbalanda | Basirhat (35 km) |
| 86 | Talbaria | Halipur | Kolkatta (42 km) |
| 87 | Tegharia | Kulti | Ghatakpukur (18 km) |
| 88 | Telenipara | Kulti | Ghatakpukur (10 km) |
| 89 | Tentulia Abad | Gopalpur Ii | Basirhat (28 km) |
| 90 | Trimohini | Haroa | Basirhat (25 km) |
Population of Haroa Subdivision
The population profile of Haroa Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Haroa Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,14,401 | 2,14,401 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,11,080 | 1,11,080 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,03,321 | 1,03,321 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,504 | 27,504 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,126 | 14,126 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,378 | 13,378 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,36,679 | 1,36,679 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 75,747 | 75,747 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 60,932 | 60,932 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 77,722 | 77,722 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 35,333 | 35,333 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 42,389 | 42,389 | N/A |
| Total Households | 46,888 | 46,888 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,14,401 people. Includes nearly 1,11,080 males and 1,03,321 females. Rural population is about 2,14,401 people.
- There are around 27,504 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,126 boys and 13,378 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,36,679 people. Non-literate population is around 77,722 people.
- There are nearly 46,888 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Haroa Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 50,636 | 50,636 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 26,259 | 26,259 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 24,377 | 24,377 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 12,728 | 12,728 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 6,531 | 6,531 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 6,197 | 6,197 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,301 / km² | 1,301 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Haroa Subdivision is approximately 50,636 people, including 26,259 males and 24,377 females. Around 50,636 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Haroa Subdivision is about 12,728 people, including 6,531 males and 6,197 females. Around 12,728 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,301 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,301 people per sq. km.