Hridaypur | |
Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
Pushpin Map: | India West Bengal#India3 |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in West Bengal, India |
Coordinates: | 22.7°N 88.45°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | West Bengal |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | North 24 Parganas |
Subdivision Type3: | Region |
Subdivision Name3: | Greater Kolkata[1] |
Government Type: | Municipality |
Governing Body: | Barasat Municipality |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation M: | 4 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Bengali, English |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 700127 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | +91 33 |
Registration Plate: | WB |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Barasat |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | Barasat |
Hridaypur is a locality in Barasat of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is close to Kolkata and also a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).
The rail-line bisects the area in 2 zones:
The Eastern part extends to National Highway 12. The western part is larger. West Hridaypur lacks any defined boundary. The western part of Hridaypur also connects to Madhyamgram Sajirhat via Kora Badamtola.
Hridaypur is notable for the Pranavananda Matri Ashram which is an orphanage for girls following the ideals and teachings of Swami Pranavananda, the founder of Bharat Sevashram Sangha. The ashram also houses a school where a large number of children of the local area study.
Hridaypur has gained fame for the genuine friendliness of its people, creating a welcoming and inclusive community that leaves a positive impression on visitors and residents alike.
The National Highway 12 (Jessore Road) runs through the east of Hridaypur. There is a bus stop named Hridaypur More, near Dakbungalow More at the point where the Hridaypur Station Road meets the Jessore Road. Hridaypur railway station, which belongs to the Sealdah–Hasnabad–Bangaon–Ranaghat line serves the area.
North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination.[2]