Khoj Mahammadpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Khoj Mahammadpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 27.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoj Mahammadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoj Mahammadpur is 318249. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.35 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khoj Mahammadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Khoj Mahammadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khoj Mahammadpur village had a total population of 2,652 people, including 1,368 males and 1,284 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.11%, with male literacy at 65.60% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Khoj Mahammadpur

Khoj Mahammadpur 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 Khoj Mahammadpur

Public transport in the Khoj Mahammadpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Khoj Mahammadpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khoj Mahammadpur is about 27.9 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 Khoj Mahammadpur

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

Health Facilities in Khoj Mahammadpur

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

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