Kharpa - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kharpa is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 39.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharpa is 310679. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.45 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharpa

As per Census 2011, Kharpa village has a total population of 754 people, consisting of 381 males and 373 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 552 literate and 202 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharpa

Kharpa 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 Kharpa

Kharpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kharpa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kharpa is about 39.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharpa

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

Health Facilities in Kharpa

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

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