Khanpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Khanpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 31.9 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 324542. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.06 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Khanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur village had a total population of 2,664 people, including 1,334 males and 1,330 females, living in 641 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.28%, with male literacy at 84.05% and female literacy at 72.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Khanpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khanpur is about 31.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khanpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khanpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khanpur village are given below:

FAQs about Khanpur