Hardaha - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Hardaha is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Piyali and around 39.6 km from Alipore. Hardhah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hardaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hardaha is 334004. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.66 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hardaha

As per Census 2011, Hardaha village has a total population of 3,039 people, consisting of 1,525 males and 1,514 females. The village has 658 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,944 literate and 1,095 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0391,5251,514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)481239242
Scheduled Castes (SC)924448
Literate Population1,9441,023921
Illiterate Population1,095502593

Nearby Villages of Hardaha

Hardaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KuruliSouth-West1.06 km
RamdhariSouth1.06 km
BetberiaEast1.10 km
Joykrishna NagarWest1.47 km
ChhaniSouth-West1.85 km
GholaSouth-East2.17 km
BelgachhiEast2.53 km
Tengar BariaWest2.99 km
KalabaruWest3.04 km
Dakshin GholaSouth3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hardaha

Public transport in the Hardaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Hardaha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Hardaha is about 39.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hardaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hardaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hardaha

Where is Hardaha located?

Hardaha village is located in Baruipur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hardaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Hardaha is Hardhah.

What is the pincode of Hardaha?

The pincode of Hardaha is 700144.

What is the population of Hardaha?

Hardaha has a total population of 3,039, including 1,525 males and 1,514 females.

How many households are there in Hardaha?

There are 658 households in Hardaha.

What is the literacy rate in Hardaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hardaha is 63.97%. Male literacy is 67.08% and female literacy is 60.83%.