Khurpia
Khurpia is a village located in Kichha tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Kichha (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Khurpiya is the gram panchayat of Khurpia village.
Here you can discover what makes Khurpia unique in its vibrant Kichha-Udham Singh Nagar region. You’ll see Khurpia’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 Khurpia
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khurpia is 055986. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 263148. Kichha is nearest town to Khurpia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.
When it comes to local governance, Khurpia 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 Kichha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Khurpia
Population of Khurpia
According to the 2011 Census, Khurpia has a total population of about 1,651, with approximately 860 males and 791 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 294 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 750 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 46.03%, with male literacy at about 54.77% and female literacy near 36.54%. There are around 371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khurpia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,651 | 860 | 791 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 294 | 146 | 148 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 750 | 399 | 351 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 760 | 471 | 289 |
Illiterate Population | 891 | 389 | 502 |
Connectivity of Khurpia
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khurpia. As per the 2011 stats, Khurpia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khurpia
Knowing the nearby villages of Khurpia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khurpia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khurpia
- Where is Khurpia located?
- Khurpia village is situated in Kichha Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khurpia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khurpia is Khurpiya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Khurpia?
- The pincode of Khurpia is 263148, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Khurpia as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Khurpia is 1,651, with 860 males and 791 females.
- How many households are there in Khurpia as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Khurpia village has a total of 371 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Khurpia as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khurpia is 46.03%. The male literacy rate is 54.77%, while the female literacy rate is 36.54%.