Khashpur

Khashpur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Khashpur village. As per 2009 stats, Boaldar is the gram panchayat of Khashpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Khashpur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Khashpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khashpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khashpur is 311103. The village spans a total geographical area of 192.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Khashpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khashpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khashpur

Population of Khashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khashpur has a total population of about 638, with approximately 331 males and 307 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 123 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 64. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.83%, with male literacy at about 70.39% and female literacy near 60.91%. There are around 168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khashpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khashpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khashpur. As per the 2011 stats, Khashpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khashpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Khashpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khashpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khashpur