Khorda

Khorda is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.8km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 38.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Khorda village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khorda is 334462. The village spans a total geographical area of 214.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Khorda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khorda 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 Khorda

Population of Khorda

According to the 2011 Census, Khorda has a total population of about 2,696, with approximately 1,397 males and 1,299 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 271 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 352 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 70.36%, with male literacy at about 76.09% and female literacy near 64.20%. There are around 627 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khorda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khorda

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

Nearby Villages of Khorda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khorda