Harendranagar - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Harendranagar is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35.1 km from Kakdwip and around 83 km from Alipore. Ramgopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harendranagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harendranagar is 335230. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.76 hectares and falls under the 743347 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Harendranagar

According to the 2011 Census, Harendranagar village had a total population of 4,494 people, including 2,308 males and 2,186 females, living in 1,077 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.27%, with male literacy at 91.86% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Harendranagar

Harendranagar 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 Harendranagar

Public transport in the Harendranagar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Harendranagar is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Harendranagar is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harendranagar

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

Health Facilities in Harendranagar

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

FAQs about Harendranagar