Khayerban - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khayerban is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khayerban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khayerban is 310593. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.51 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khayerban village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Khayerban

According to the 2011 Census, Khayerban village had a total population of 254 people, including 130 males and 124 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.06%, with male literacy at 47.06% and female literacy at 49.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Khayerban

Khayerban 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 Khayerban

Khayerban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Khayerban is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khayerban is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khayerban

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

Health Facilities in Khayerban

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

FAQs about Khayerban