Kharagpur

Kharagpur is a village located in Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Tirtol (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Jagatsinghapur . As per 2009 stats, Jagannathpur is the gram panchayat of Kharagpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharagpur unique in its vibrant Tirtol-Jagatsinghapur region. You’ll see Kharagpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kharagpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharagpur is 397749. The village spans a total geographical area of 76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754140. Jagatsinghapur is nearest town to Kharagpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharagpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tirtol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharagpur

Population of Kharagpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kharagpur has a total population of about 344, with approximately 171 males and 173 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 54 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 87.50%, with male literacy at about 90.06% and female literacy near 84.97%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharagpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharagpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharagpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kharagpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kharagpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kharagpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharagpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharagpur