Khanjepur - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Khanjepur is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 66.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chhitka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanjepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanjepur is 321232. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.04 hectares and falls under the 741165 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanjepur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanjepur village had a total population of 3,063 people, including 1,606 males and 1,457 females, living in 736 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 69.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,956, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanjepur

Khanjepur 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 Khanjepur

Khanjepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Khanjepur is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khanjepur is about 66.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanjepur

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

Health Facilities in Khanjepur

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

FAQs about Khanjepur