Khanpur

Khanpur is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Khanpur village. As per 2009 stats, Baghsan is the gram panchayat of Khanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Khanpur unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Khanpur’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 Khanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanpur is 319623. The village spans a total geographical area of 290.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Barddhaman is nearest town to Khanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

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

Google Map of Khanpur

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur has a total population of about 2,486, with approximately 1,266 males and 1,220 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 236 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,035 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.33%, with male literacy at about 71.09% and female literacy near 59.34%. There are around 551 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanpur