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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Harindanga

According to the 2011 Census, Harindanga village had a total population of 2,171 people, including 1,128 males and 1,043 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.79%, with male literacy at 90.42% and female literacy at 78.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 642.

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

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:

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