Harishpur

Harishpur is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Harishpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Panchkhuri Ii is the gram panchayat of Harishpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Harishpur unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Harishpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Harishpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harishpur is 339381. The village spans a total geographical area of 115.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721305. Midnapur is nearest town to Harishpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Harishpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kharagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Harishpur

Population of Harishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Harishpur has a total population of about 1,159, with approximately 580 males and 579 females. The sex ratio is around 998 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 318 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 96. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.68%, with male literacy at about 72.76% and female literacy near 64.59%. There are around 251 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harishpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harishpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Harishpur. As per the 2011 stats, Harishpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Harishpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Harishpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Harishpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harishpur