Khidirpur Village - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khidirpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khidirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khidirpur is 311150. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.84 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khidirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khidirpur

As per Census 2011, Khidirpur village has a total population of 5,419 people, consisting of 2,818 males and 2,601 females. The village has 1,272 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 517 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,636 literate and 1,783 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,871 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 270 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khidirpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khidirpur

Khidirpur 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 Khidirpur

Public transport in the Khidirpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Khidirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khidirpur is about 6.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khidirpur

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

Health Facilities in Khidirpur

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

FAQs about Khidirpur