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.

Here you can discover what makes Khirtta unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Khirtta’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 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.

Google Map of Khirtta

Population of Khirtta

According to the 2011 Census, Khirtta has a total population of about 1,387, with approximately 726 males and 661 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 413 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 282. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.28%, with male literacy at about 64.19% and female literacy near 58.09%. There are around 352 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khirtta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khirtta