Khanchi Village Overview
Khanchi is a village in Nanda Kumar tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nanda Kumar is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Khanchi village. As per available records (2009), Basudevpur is the Gram Panchayat for Khanchi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khanchi 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 Khanchi is 344708. The village covers a geographical area of 357.71 hectares and has a pincode of 721643. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Khanchi
Population & Demographics of Khanchi
This section provides population and demographic details of Khanchi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,454 | 3,822 | 3,632 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 860 | 447 | 413 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 221 | 119 | 102 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 5,813 | 3,143 | 2,670 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,641 | 679 | 962 |
Key population details of Khanchi village are given below:
- Khanchi village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 7,454, including approximately 3,822 males and 3,632 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 221 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Khanchi village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.98%.
- There are around 1,705 households in Khanchi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khanchi
Transport facilities help residents of Khanchi 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khanchi
The following villages are located close to Khanchi 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 Khanchi
- Where is Khanchi located?
- Khanchi village is located in Nanda Kumar Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khanchi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khanchi is Basudevpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khanchi?
- The pincode of Khanchi is 721643.
- What is the population of Khanchi?
- Khanchi has a total population of 7,454, including 3,822 males and 3,632 females.
- How many households are there in Khanchi?
- There are 1,705 households in Khanchi.
- What is the literacy rate in Khanchi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanchi is 77.98%. Male literacy is 82.23% and female literacy is 73.51%.