Harishadi - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Harishadi is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Salanpur and around 123 km from Barddhaman. Achhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harishadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishadi is 318499. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.69 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Niamatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harishadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Harishadi

According to the 2011 Census, Harishadi village had a total population of 2,328 people, including 1,205 males and 1,123 females, living in 507 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.66%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 82.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Harishadi

Harishadi 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 Harishadi

Harishadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niamatpur to Harishadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Harishadi is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishadi

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

Health Facilities in Harishadi

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

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