Khozapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khozapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 50.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khozapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khozapur is 310584. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.22 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khozapur 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 Khozapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khozapur village had a total population of 937 people, including 483 males and 454 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 78.16% and female literacy at 60.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 801, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Khozapur

Khozapur 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 Khozapur

Khozapur 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 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Khozapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khozapur is about 50.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khozapur

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

Health Facilities in Khozapur

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

FAQs about Khozapur