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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harendranagar

As per Census 2011, Harendranagar village has a total population of 4,494 people, consisting of 2,308 males and 2,186 females. The village has 1,077 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 526 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,304 literate and 1,190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 800 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4942,3082,186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)526281245
Scheduled Castes (SC)800405395
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population3,3041,8621,442
Illiterate Population1,190446744

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChintamanipurSouth1.88 km
RamgopalpurNorth-East2.88 km
TaranagarNorth3.10 km
KamdebnagarSouth-East3.14 km
MrinalnagarNorth-West3.35 km
Radhakrishna NagarSouth3.55 km
GangadharpurSouth-West3.68 km
KasiabadNorth-East4.28 km
RajrajeshwaripurEast4.59 km
Dakshin SibpurSouth-East4.68 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Harendranagar

Where is Harendranagar located?

Harendranagar village is located in Kakdwip Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harendranagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Harendranagar is Ramgopalpur.

What is the pincode of Harendranagar?

The pincode of Harendranagar is 743347.

What is the population of Harendranagar?

Harendranagar has a total population of 4,494, including 2,308 males and 2,186 females.

How many households are there in Harendranagar?

There are 1,077 households in Harendranagar.

What is the literacy rate in Harendranagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harendranagar is 73.52%. Male literacy is 80.68% and female literacy is 65.97%.