Khirtta

Khirtta is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Khirtta village. As per 2009 stats, Hazratpur is the gram panchayat of Khirtta village.

Khirtta has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Khirtta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khirtta is 311449. The village spans a total geographical area of 372.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Khirtta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khirtta 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 Gangarampur 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.

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Population of Khirtta

Below is a concise population overview of Khirtta as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Khirtta village:

• The total population of Khirtta village is around 1,387, including approximately 726 males and 661 females, with a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 174 children aged 0–6 years in Khirtta village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Khirtta village has 413 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 282 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Khirtta village is about 61.28%, with male literacy at 64.19% and female literacy at 58.09%.
• There are around 352 households in Khirtta village.

Connectivity of Khirtta

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

Nearby Villages of Khirtta

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

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