Khanpur - Labpur, Birbhum

Khanpur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 44.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Thiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 317604. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.96 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur village had a total population of 209 people, including 114 males and 95 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.86%, with male literacy at 98.04% and female literacy at 95.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhamatpur Baharan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Khanpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khanpur is about 44.6 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 Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur

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

FAQs about Khanpur