Khanpur

Khanpur is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 31.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shankarpur I is the gram panchayat of Khanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Khanpur unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Khanpur’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 Khanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanpur is 333944. The village spans a total geographical area of 43.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743610. Baruipur is nearest town to Khanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khanpur 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 Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khanpur

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur has a total population of about 405, with approximately 212 males and 193 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 381 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.98%, with male literacy at about 72.17% and female literacy near 50.78%. There are around 97 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanpur