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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hariharpur village had a total population of 2,653 people, including 1,377 males and 1,276 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.80%, with male literacy at 74.87% and female literacy at 60.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 878.

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

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