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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khosbag

According to the 2011 Census, Khosbag village had a total population of 2,405 people, including 1,222 males and 1,183 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.26%, with male literacy at 70.52% and female literacy at 59.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 969, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khosbag