Khetia - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Khetia is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Burdwan. Kshetia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khetia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khetia is 320063. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.27 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khetia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khetia

According to the 2011 Census, Khetia village had a total population of 2,421 people, including 1,215 males and 1,206 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.25%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 78.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Khetia

Khetia 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 Khetia

Khetia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Khetia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khetia

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

Health Facilities in Khetia

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

FAQs about Khetia