Haroa community development block

Haroa is an administrative block within Basirhat subdivision in North 24 Parganas district, situated in a low-lying coastal region. The block encompasses around 90 inhabited villages with rural characteristics and agricultural activities spread across its expanse.

The administrative block was established as part of the regional governance structure to manage rural development. The region experienced substantial population growth in the early 2000s, spurring the expansion of infrastructure and services throughout the area.

Bengali is the everyday language spoken by residents across the region in markets, streets, and homes. This linguistic unity shapes how people interact and connect with their community.

The block maintains a basic school system with primary, high, and higher secondary institutions serving young learners throughout the area. Essential utilities like electricity and clean water supply reach most villages, though postal services are available in only a limited number of settlements.

A distinctive feature is that all inhabited villages have access to electricity and clean drinking water, which is not typical for all rural areas in the country. This universal infrastructure provides residents with basic living standards and supports local economic activities.

Location: Basirhat subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

GPS coordinates: 22.59836,88.67941

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06