Kishtapur

Kishtapur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Kishtapur village. As per 2009 stats, Dwipkhanda is the gram panchayat of Kishtapur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kishtapur is 311529. The village spans a total geographical area of 195.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Kishtapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kishtapur 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 Kishtapur

Population of Kishtapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kishtapur has a total population of about 1,153, with approximately 589 males and 564 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 215 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 367. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.25%, with male literacy at about 76.06% and female literacy near 68.26%. There are around 253 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kishtapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kishtapur

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

Nearby Villages of Kishtapur

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

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