Khanjanpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Khanjanpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 29.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanjanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanjanpur is 317914. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.02 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khanjanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khanjanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanjanpur village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 504 males and 510 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.83%, with male literacy at 63.39% and female literacy at 38.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 968.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khanjanpur

Khanjanpur 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 Khanjanpur

Public transport in the Khanjanpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Khanjanpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khanjanpur is about 29.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanjanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanjanpur

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

FAQs about Khanjanpur