Khaprail

Khaprail is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Khaprail village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Khaprail village.

Here you can discover what makes Khaprail unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Khaprail’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 Khaprail

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khaprail is 306497. The village spans a total geographical area of 451.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734009. Siliguri is nearest town to Khaprail village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khaprail 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 Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khaprail

Population of Khaprail

According to the 2011 Census, Khaprail has a total population of about 4,004, with approximately 2,103 males and 1,901 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 580 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 620 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,750. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.94%, with male literacy at about 65.67% and female literacy near 47.29%. There are around 832 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khaprail's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khaprail

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

Nearby Villages of Khaprail

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khaprail