The area shown in the map alongside, covering Berhampore and Kandi subdivisions, is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, Rarh and Bagri.

[3] The ruins of Karnasubarna, the capital of Shashanka, the first important king of ancient Bengal who ruled in the 7th century, is located 9.6 kilometres (6.0 mi) south-west of Berhampore.

The total number of literate persons in Hariharpara was 9,894 (75.77% of the population over 6 years).

Affiliated with the University of Kalyani, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history and education.

[12][13] The Block Primary Health Centre at Hariharpara functions with 20 beds.