Khandara - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khandara is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 21.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandara is 310895. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.48 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khandara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khandara

As per Census 2011, Khandara village has a total population of 253 people, consisting of 133 males and 120 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandara

Khandara 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 Khandara

Khandara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Khandara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khandara is about 21.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandara

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

Health Facilities in Khandara

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

FAQs about Khandara