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.

Harkuchia has its own place in the vibrant Purba Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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

Below is a concise population overview of Harkuchia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Harkuchia village:

• The total population of Harkuchia village is around 1,416, including approximately 719 males and 697 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 165 children aged 0–6 years in Harkuchia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Harkuchia village has 470 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Harkuchia village is about 78.88%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 73.74%.
• There are around 309 households in Harkuchia village.

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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