Khanjepur Village Overview
Khanjepur is a village in Tehatta I tehsil of Nadia district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.8 km from Tehatta tehsil headquarters and around 66.5 km from Krishnanagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chhitka is the Gram Panchayat for Khanjepur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khanjepur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanjepur is 321232. The village covers a geographical area of 421.04 hectares and has a pincode of 741165. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.
Khanjepur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehatta Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Khanjepur
Population & Demographics of Khanjepur
This section provides population and demographic details of Khanjepur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,063 | 1,606 | 1,457 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 237 | 117 | 120 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,956 | 1,549 | 1,407 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 2,166 | 1,235 | 931 |
| Illiterate Population | 897 | 371 | 526 |
Key population details of Khanjepur village are given below:
- Khanjepur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,063, including approximately 1,606 males and 1,457 females, with a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,956 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Khanjepur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.71%.
- There are around 736 households in Khanjepur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khanjepur
Transport facilities help residents of Khanjepur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khanjepur
The following villages are located close to Khanjepur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khanjepur
- Where is Khanjepur located?
- Khanjepur village is located in Tehatta I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khanjepur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khanjepur is Chhitka (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khanjepur?
- The pincode of Khanjepur is 741165.
- What is the population of Khanjepur?
- Khanjepur has a total population of 3,063, including 1,606 males and 1,457 females.
- How many households are there in Khanjepur?
- There are 736 households in Khanjepur.
- What is the literacy rate in Khanjepur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanjepur is 70.71%. Male literacy is 76.90% and female literacy is 63.90%.