Harekrishnapur - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Harekrishnapur is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Sonakhali and around 73.7 km from Alipore. Jyotishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harekrishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harekrishnapur is 335089. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.46 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Harekrishnapur

As per Census 2011, Harekrishnapur village has a total population of 2,905 people, consisting of 1,474 males and 1,431 females. The village has 660 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,030 literate and 875 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,845 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 299 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harekrishnapur

Harekrishnapur 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 Harekrishnapur

Harekrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Harekrishnapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Harekrishnapur is about 73.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harekrishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Harekrishnapur

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

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