Haringhata

Haringhata is a Census Town in Haringhata CD Block in Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.GeographyHaringhata is located at. It has an average elevation of 10 metres (33 feet).Police stationHaringhata police station has jurisdiction over Haringhata CD Block.The total area covered by the police station is 170 km2 and the population covered is 229,825 (2001 census).DemographicsAs per the 2011 Census of India, Haringhata had a total population of 3,989, of which 1,971 (49%) were males and 2,018 (51%) were females. Population below 6 years was 465. The total number of literates in Haringhata was 2,766 (78.49% of the population over 6 years).EconomyThe Reliance group have evinced interest in the Haringhata Dairy. They have plans to enter the food business. Consultants have recommended that four government dairies be placed in the joint sector.EducationBidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya is located at Mohanpur, Haringhata. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, a scientific research institution, is building its permanent campus in Haringhata.Haringhata Mahavidyalaya was established at Haringhata in 1986. Affiliated to the University of Kalyani, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, geography, education, history, political science and accountancy. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology is building its campus there.