Khapkata

Khapkata is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Khapkata village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Khapkata village.

Here you can discover what makes Khapkata unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Khapkata’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 Khapkata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khapkata is 326844. The village spans a total geographical area of 69.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Khapkata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khapkata 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khapkata

Population of Khapkata

According to the 2011 Census, Khapkata has a total population of about 198, with approximately 102 males and 96 females. The sex ratio is around 941 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 74 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 71.21%, with male literacy at about 74.51% and female literacy near 67.71%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khapkata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khapkata

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

Nearby Villages of Khapkata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khapkata