Hariharpur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Hariharpur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.9 km from Gobindapur and around 38.2 km from Alipore. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hariharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hariharpur is 333687. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.07 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Hariharpur

As per Census 2011, Hariharpur village has a total population of 2,653 people, consisting of 1,377 males and 1,276 females. The village has 550 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 442 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,499 literate and 1,154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 878 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hariharpur

Hariharpur 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 Hariharpur

Public transport in the Hariharpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Hariharpur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Hariharpur is about 38.2 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 Hariharpur

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

Health Facilities in Hariharpur

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

FAQs about Hariharpur