Khanpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Khanpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 74.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 316063. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.62 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 30 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 3,340 people, including 1,702 males and 1,638 females, living in 836 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.62%, with male literacy at 66.04% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 893, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Public transport in the Khanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Khanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khanpur is about 74.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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