Khaspara - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khaspara is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 29.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaspara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaspara is 310754. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.6 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khaspara

As per Census 2011, Khaspara village has a total population of 537 people, consisting of 265 males and 272 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaspara

Khaspara 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 Khaspara

Khaspara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Khaspara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khaspara is about 29.1 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 Khaspara

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

Health Facilities in Khaspara

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

FAQs about Khaspara