Harispur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Harispur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.7 km from Gobindapur and around 39 km from Alipore. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harispur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harispur is 333685. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.18 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Harispur 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 Harispur

According to the 2011 Census, Harispur village had a total population of 752 people, including 372 males and 380 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.44%, with male literacy at 52.90% and female literacy at 38.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Harispur

Harispur 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 Harispur

Harispur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Harispur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Harispur is about 39 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 Harispur

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

Health Facilities in Harispur

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

FAQs about Harispur