Hridaypur
Hridaypur is a town (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). Geography. 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. Transportation. 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. Healthcare. North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination.