Hridaypur

Coordinates: 22°42′N 88°27′E / 22.7°N 88.45°E / 22.7; 88.45
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Hridaypur
Neighbourhood
Barasat
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Hridaypur is a locality in

state of West Bengal. It is under Kolkata and also a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority
(KMDA).

Geography

The rail-line bisects the area in 2 zones:

  • West Hridaypur
  • East Hridaypur

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.

Transportation

The

Sealdah–Hasnabad–Bangaon–Ranaghat line
serves the area.

Schools in Hridaypur

  • West Hridaypur Pranavananda Vidya Mandir for Girls (H.S)
  • Manabata Sikshayatan High School
  • Udayrajpur Hariharpur High School (H.S)
  • Udayrajpur Hariharpur Girls' High School (H.S)

Colleges in Hridaypur

  • BCDA College of Pharmacy and Technology
  • SM's College of Management and Technology
  • Sikkim Manipal University

Healthcare

Narayana Multi-specialty Hospital, Hridaypur
  1. Narayana Multi-specialty Hospital
  2. Renuka Eye Institute
  3. Sri Krishna Medical

North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination.[2]

References

  1. ^ Civic Administration of Kolkata
  2. ^ "Groundwater Arsenic contamination in West Bengal-India (19 years study )". Groundwater arsenic contamination status of North 24-Parganas district, one of the nine arsenic affected districts of West Bengal-India. SOES. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 24 August 2007.

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