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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Khanpur village has a total population of 2,664 people, consisting of 1,334 males and 1,330 females. The village has 641 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,856 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 699 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 300 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khanpur are given below:

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