Khanpur

Khanpur is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.6km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 31.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Gudubari I is the gram panchayat of Khanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Khanpur unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Khanpur’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 Khanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanpur is 324542. The village spans a total geographical area of 111.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712308. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Khanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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

Google Map of Khanpur

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur has a total population of about 2,664, with approximately 1,334 males and 1,330 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 293 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 699 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 300. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.67%, with male literacy at about 74.66% and female literacy near 64.66%. There are around 641 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanpur