Harkuchia

Harkuchia is a village located in Egra Ii subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Tamluk and Balighai are the district & sub-district headquarters of Harkuchia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Deshbandhu is the gram panchayat of Harkuchia village.

Here you can discover what makes Harkuchia unique in its vibrant Egra Ii-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Harkuchia’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 Harkuchia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harkuchia is 346749. The village spans a total geographical area of 199.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721422. Egra is nearest town to Harkuchia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Harkuchia 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 Egra 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.

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Population of Harkuchia

According to the 2011 Census, Harkuchia has a total population of about 1,416, with approximately 719 males and 697 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 470 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.88%, with male literacy at about 83.87% and female literacy near 73.74%. There are around 309 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harkuchia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harkuchia

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

Nearby Villages of Harkuchia

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

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