Khosbag - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Khosbag is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 11.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dahapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khosbag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khosbag is 314818. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.23 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khosbag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khosbag

As per Census 2011, Khosbag village has a total population of 2,405 people, consisting of 1,222 males and 1,183 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,411 literate and 994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 969 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4051,2221,183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243116127
Scheduled Castes (SC)969488481
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643430
Literate Population1,411780631
Illiterate Population994442552

Nearby Villages of Khosbag

Khosbag 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Diar ChaitanpurSouth-East0.87 km
BudhraNorth-West0.99 km
Arazi SaikuliNorth-East1.04 km
Sahamatganj (p)East1.53 km
SaikuliNorth-West1.54 km
BelunSouth-West1.79 km
TalgachiSouth-East2.31 km
DahaparaNorth2.38 km
RosnaiganjNorth2.54 km
DhamuaNorth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khosbag

Khosbag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Niyalish Para, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Khosbag is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Khosbag is about 11.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khosbag

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khosbag

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khosbag

Where is Khosbag located?

Khosbag village is located in Murshidabad Jiaganj Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khosbag?

The Gram Panchayat of Khosbag is Dahapara.

What is the pincode of Khosbag?

The pincode of Khosbag is 742164.

What is the population of Khosbag?

Khosbag has a total population of 2,405, including 1,222 males and 1,183 females.

How many households are there in Khosbag?

There are 514 households in Khosbag.

What is the literacy rate in Khosbag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khosbag is 58.67%. Male literacy is 63.83% and female literacy is 53.34%.