Harispur

Harispur is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur is the gram panchayat of Harispur village.

Here you can discover what makes Harispur unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Harispur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Harispur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Harispur is 333685. The village spans a total geographical area of 75.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Harispur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

When it comes to local governance, Harispur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Harispur

Population of Harispur

According to the 2011 Census, Harispur has a total population of about 752, with approximately 372 males and 380 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 160 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 448 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 61. The overall literacy rate is approximately 35.77%, with male literacy at about 41.67% and female literacy near 30.00%. There are around 140 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Harispur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Harispur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Harispur. As per the 2011 stats, Harispur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Harispur

Knowing the nearby villages of Harispur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Harispur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harispur