Khadempukur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Khadempukur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 44.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadempukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadempukur is 318004. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.86 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Khadempukur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khadempukur

As per Census 2011, Khadempukur village has a total population of 1,414 people, consisting of 727 males and 687 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,414727687
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779780
Scheduled Castes (SC)552926
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population929499430
Illiterate Population485228257

Nearby Villages of Khadempukur

Khadempukur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Radha BallabhpurSouth-West0.79 km
JalalnagarEast0.87 km
ShakargachaNorth-West1.03 km
Baruipur MehediganjaSouth-West1.26 km
SabajpurSouth-East1.82 km
ChunpalashiEast1.85 km
NarasingpurSouth2.00 km
MirzapurSouth-East2.12 km
PaikuniNorth-West2.18 km
PachiaraNorth2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khadempukur

Khadempukur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Khadempukur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khadempukur is about 44.4 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 Khadempukur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khadempukur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khadempukur

Where is Khadempukur located?

Khadempukur village is located in Illambazar Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khadempukur?

The Gram Panchayat of Khadempukur is Nanasole.

What is the pincode of Khadempukur?

The pincode of Khadempukur is 731214.

What is the population of Khadempukur?

Khadempukur has a total population of 1,414, including 727 males and 687 females.

How many households are there in Khadempukur?

There are 329 households in Khadempukur.

What is the literacy rate in Khadempukur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khadempukur is 65.70%. Male literacy is 68.64% and female literacy is 62.59%.