Kharpa

Kharpa is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Kharpa village. As per 2009 stats, Harsura is the gram panchayat of Kharpa village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharpa unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kharpa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kharpa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharpa is 311485. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Kharpa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharpa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharpa

Population of Kharpa

According to the 2011 Census, Kharpa has a total population of about 288, with approximately 148 males and 140 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 214. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.90%, with male literacy at about 60.14% and female literacy near 51.43%. There are around 63 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharpa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharpa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharpa. As per the 2011 stats, Kharpa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kharpa

Knowing the nearby villages of Kharpa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharpa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharpa