Khamar

Khamar is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Khamar village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Khamar village.

Here you can discover what makes Khamar unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Khamar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khamar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khamar is 340532. The village spans a total geographical area of 146.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Khamar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khamar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khamar

Population of Khamar

According to the 2011 Census, Khamar has a total population of about 1,059, with approximately 522 males and 537 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 828. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.32%, with male literacy at about 70.50% and female literacy near 54.38%. There are around 223 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khamar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khamar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khamar. As per the 2011 stats, Khamar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khamar

Knowing the nearby villages of Khamar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khamar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khamar