Khetia Village Overview
Khetia is a village in Burdwan I tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.2 km from Burdwan tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kshetia is the Gram Panchayat for Khetia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khetia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khetia is 320063. The village covers a geographical area of 114.27 hectares and has a pincode of 713102. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Khetia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Khetia
Population & Demographics of Khetia
This section provides population and demographic details of Khetia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,421 | 1,215 | 1,206 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 230 | 113 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 252 | 119 | 133 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 74 | 35 | 39 |
| Literate Population | 1,846 | 986 | 860 |
| Illiterate Population | 575 | 229 | 346 |
Key population details of Khetia village are given below:
- Khetia village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,421, including approximately 1,215 males and 1,206 females, with a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 252 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 74 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Khetia village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.25%.
- There are around 554 households in Khetia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khetia
Transport facilities help residents of Khetia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khetia
The following villages are located close to Khetia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khetia
- Where is Khetia located?
- Khetia village is located in Burdwan I Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khetia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khetia is Kshetia (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khetia?
- The pincode of Khetia is 713102.
- What is the population of Khetia?
- Khetia has a total population of 2,421, including 1,215 males and 1,206 females.
- How many households are there in Khetia?
- There are 554 households in Khetia.
- What is the literacy rate in Khetia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khetia is 76.25%. Male literacy is 81.15% and female literacy is 71.31%.