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 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 Harispur

As per Census 2011, Harispur village has a total population of 752 people, consisting of 372 males and 380 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 448 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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