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.

Khashpur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Khashpur

Below is a concise population overview of Khashpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Khashpur village:

• The total population of Khashpur village is around 638, including approximately 331 males and 307 females, with a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 52 children aged 0–6 years in Khashpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Khashpur village has 123 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 64 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Khashpur village is about 65.83%, with male literacy at 70.39% and female literacy at 60.91%.
• There are around 168 households in Khashpur village.

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.

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