Harindanga - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Harindanga is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Falta and around 35.9 km from Alipore. Harindanga-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harindanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harindanga is 334268. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.89 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Harindanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harindanga

As per Census 2011, Harindanga village has a total population of 2,171 people, consisting of 1,128 males and 1,043 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,722 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 642 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Harindanga

Harindanga 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 Harindanga

Harindanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basuldanga, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Harindanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Harindanga is about 35.9 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 Harindanga

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

Health Facilities in Harindanga

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

FAQs about Harindanga