Khandagram - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Khandagram is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 45.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandagram is 317857. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.64 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Khandagram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandagram

As per Census 2011, Khandagram village has a total population of 978 people, consisting of 489 males and 489 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 590 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khandagram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khandagram

Khandagram is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khandagram

Khandagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Khandagram is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khandagram is about 45.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandagram

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khandagram village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khandagram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khandagram village are given below:

FAQs about Khandagram