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

As per Census 2011, Harashankar village has a total population of 4,379 people, consisting of 2,262 males and 2,117 females. The village has 1,022 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 514 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,403 literate and 976 illiterate residents. Additionally, 596 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harashankar are given below:

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:

FAQs about Harashankar