Khosalpur

Khosalpur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Khosalpur village. As per 2009 stats, Rampara Chenchra is the gram panchayat of Khosalpur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khosalpur is 311386. The village spans a total geographical area of 226.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Khosalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khosalpur 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 Khosalpur

Population of Khosalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khosalpur has a total population of about 1,177, with approximately 595 males and 582 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 462 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 565. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.25%, with male literacy at about 57.31% and female literacy near 47.08%. There are around 285 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khosalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khosalpur

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

Nearby Villages of Khosalpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khosalpur