Hariki - Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman

Hariki is a village situated in the Kanksa subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Kanksa. Molandighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariki is 318826. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.6 hectares and falls under the 713212 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Hariki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hariki

According to the 2011 Census, Hariki village had a total population of 503 people, including 266 males and 237 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.65%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 53.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Hariki

Hariki 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 Hariki

Hariki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Hariki is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hariki

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

Health Facilities in Hariki

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

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