Khandagram - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Khandagram is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 37.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandagram is 318273. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.77 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandagram

As per Census 2011, Khandagram village has a total population of 3,295 people, consisting of 1,712 males and 1,583 females. The village has 682 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,953 literate and 1,342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 958 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Khandagram is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khandagram is about 37.2 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 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