Khanjapur

Khanjapur is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.1km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 48.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Nurpur is the gram panchayat of Khanjapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Khanjapur unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Khanjapur’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 Khanjapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanjapur is 334422. The village spans a total geographical area of 141.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743504. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Khanjapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khanjapur 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khanjapur

Population of Khanjapur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanjapur has a total population of about 1,251, with approximately 620 males and 631 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 127 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,189 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.26%, with male literacy at about 82.74% and female literacy near 69.89%. There are around 287 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanjapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanjapur

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

Nearby Villages of Khanjapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanjapur