Harashankar - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Harashankar is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nilkunthia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harashankar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harashankar is 344462. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.16 hectares and falls under the 721151 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harashankar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Moyna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harashankar

According to the 2011 Census, Harashankar village had a total population of 4,379 people, including 2,262 males and 2,117 females, living in 1,022 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.05%, with male literacy at 95.51% and female literacy at 80.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596.

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

Nearby Villages of Harashankar

Harashankar 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 Harashankar

Harashankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Harashankar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Harashankar is about 17.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harashankar

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

Health Facilities in Harashankar

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

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