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 information the sub-district code of Haroa Block (CD) is 02331. Total area of haroa subdivision is 165 km². Haroa subdivision has a population of 2,14,401 peoples. Haroa subdivision has a population density of 1301 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,888 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 63.75% population of haroa subdivision is literate, out of which 68.19% males and 58.97% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Haroa Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |