Khanpur - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Khanpur is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Manteswar. Baghsan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 319623. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.4 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Barddhaman is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Khanpur

As per Census 2011, Khanpur village has a total population of 2,486 people, consisting of 1,266 males and 1,220 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,624 literate and 862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,035 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barddhaman to Khanpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur

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

FAQs about Khanpur