Khantra - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Khantra is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Raghunathpur and around 66.6 km from Purulia. Mangalda-mautore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khantra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khantra is 330197. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.7 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khantra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khantra

According to the 2011 Census, Khantra village had a total population of 575 people, including 315 males and 260 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 50.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Khantra

Khantra 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 Khantra

Khantra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Khantra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Khantra is about 66.6 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 Khantra

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

Health Facilities in Khantra

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

FAQs about Khantra