Kharampur - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Kharampur is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Harischandrapur and around 76 km from English Bazar. Kusidha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharampur is 311974. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.41 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Kharampur

According to the 2011 Census, Kharampur village had a total population of 720 people, including 382 males and 338 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.27%, with male literacy at 55.66% and female literacy at 37.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharampur

Kharampur 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 Kharampur

Kharampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kharampur is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kharampur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharampur

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

Health Facilities in Kharampur

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

FAQs about Kharampur