Khanpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Khanpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 39.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 310815. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.75 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur village had a total population of 838 people, including 442 males and 396 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.69%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 86.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

Khanpur 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 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Khanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Khanpur is about 39.7 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 Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur

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

FAQs about Khanpur