Khashpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khashpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khashpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khashpur is 311103. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.47 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khashpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khashpur village had a total population of 638 people, including 331 males and 307 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 77.67% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Khashpur

Khashpur 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 Khashpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khashpur. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Khashpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khashpur is about 10.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khashpur

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

Health Facilities in Khashpur

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

FAQs about Khashpur