Harasankar Ranichak
Harasankar Ranichak is a revenue village in Sahid Matangini block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It had a population of 1,480 in 291 households (Census 2011).
1,480 people. 291 homes.
Sahid Matangini block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Harasankar Ranichak today
- Betal Leaves₹32,500Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Harasankar Ranichak is a village in Sahid Matangini block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 1,480 people in 291 households, with a literacy rate of 78.6%. It is administered by the Balluk-Ii gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 721137.
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Gram panchayat
Harasankar Ranichak is in the Balluk-Ii gram panchayat.
Other villages in Balluk-Ii
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Harasankar Ranichak compares
By population, Harasankar Ranichak is #52 of 81 inhabited villages in Sahid Matangini block.
| — | Harasankar Ranichak | Sahid Matangini block | Purba Medinipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 78.6% | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 922 | 930 | 939 |
| People per household | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 721137
- Baragechhe · Sahid Matangini
- Chatara · Sahid Matangini
- Balarampur · Sahid Matangini
- Alinan · Sahid Matangini
- Saira · Sahid Matangini
- Shirui · Sahid Matangini
- Hurinan · Sahid Matangini
- Barasati · Sahid Matangini
- Ballok · Sahid Matangini
All villages with PIN 721137 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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News near Harasankar Ranichak
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From Purba Medinipur district
- Closure Order of Retail Excise Licensed Outlets on 19.10.2026
District Administration, Purba Medinipur · 6 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Harasankar Ranichak
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Essential services & places near Harasankar Ranichak
Harasankar Ranichak isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sahid Matangini block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices919 in Purba Medinipur district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
P.S.TAMLUK,MAHISDA VILLAGE,DERMARIHAT,PIN 721668
Post office · No map location — listed by district
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Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics119 in Purba Medinipur district
Primary / community health centre
Near High School, Ramchandrapur, Purba Medinipur
Schools & anganwadis34 in Purba Medinipur district
Colleges & universities13 in Purba Medinipur district
Police & fire stations2 in Purba Medinipur district
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Purba Medinipur district
Government offices17 in Purba Medinipur district
Temples29 in Purba Medinipur district
Mosques4 in Purba Medinipur district
Other places of worship1 in Purba Medinipur district
Transport145 in Purba Medinipur district
Agriculture services20 in Purba Medinipur district
Community places47 in Purba Medinipur district
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Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
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Questions about Harasankar Ranichak
- Where is Harasankar Ranichak located?
- Harasankar Ranichak is a village in Sahid Matangini block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Harasankar Ranichak in?
- Harasankar Ranichak is in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Harasankar Ranichak belong to?
- Harasankar Ranichak comes under the Balluk-Ii gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Harasankar Ranichak?
- The pincode of Harasankar Ranichak, Sahid Matangini, Purba Medinipur is 721137.
- What is the population of Harasankar Ranichak?
- As per the 2011 Census, Harasankar Ranichak had a population of 1,480 (770 males and 710 females).
- How many households are there in Harasankar Ranichak?
- Harasankar Ranichak had 291 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Harasankar Ranichak?
- The literacy rate of Harasankar Ranichak was 78.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Harasankar Ranichak?
- Harasankar Ranichak had 922 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Harasankar Ranichak in?
- Harasankar Ranichak is in the Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Harasankar Ranichak?
- Abhijit Gangopadhyay (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Tamluk Lok Sabha seat, which includes Harasankar Ranichak, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Harasankar Ranichak in?
- Harasankar Ranichak is in the Tamluk assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Harasankar Ranichak?
- Hare Krishna Bera (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Tamluk assembly seat, which includes Harasankar Ranichak, in 2026.
- What is the LGD code of Harasankar Ranichak?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Harasankar Ranichak is 344576 and its Census 2011 village code is 344576.
- Which villages are near Harasankar Ranichak?
- Other villages in Sahid Matangini block include Achaipur, Agar, Akandi, Alinan, Astara.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Sahid Matangini block
- Kharui
- Uttar Dhalhara
- Janu Basan
- Baragechhe
- Chatara
- Balarampur
- Gathra
- Alinan
- Mashisda
- Saira
- Mathori
- Shirui
- Soya Dighi
- Hurinan
- Barasati
- Ballok
- Dakshin Usatpur
- Sabalara
- Uttar Usatpur
- Dumra
- Polanda
- Kakharda
- Narayandari
- Barnan
- Hogalberya
- Soya Dighi
- Jamitta
- Paikpari
- Banpur
- Pakurya