Harishpur

Harishpur is a census town in Andal CD Block in Durgapur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.GeographyThe Asansol-Durgapur region is composed of undulating latterite soil. This area lies between two mighty rivers – the Damodar and the Ajay. They flow almost parallel to each other in the region – the average distance between the two rivers is around 30 km. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.DemographicsAs per the 2011 Census of India Harishpur had a total population of 8,980, of which 4,744 (53%) were males and 4,236 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,137. The total number of literates in Harishpur was 5,613 (71.57% of the population over 6 years).India census, Harishpur had a population of 8,401. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Harishpur has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 47%. In Harishpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.EducationHarishpur has one primary school.