Khanta

Khanta is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.8km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Khanta village. As per 2009 stats, Rasakhowa Ii is the gram panchayat of Khanta village.

Here you can discover what makes Khanta unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Khanta’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 Khanta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanta is 309461. The village spans a total geographical area of 413.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733212. Raigunj is nearest town to Khanta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

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

Google Map of Khanta

Population of Khanta

According to the 2011 Census, Khanta has a total population of about 6,457, with approximately 3,383 males and 3,074 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 873 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,922 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.61%, with male literacy at about 61.42% and female literacy near 47.10%. There are around 1,324 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanta

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

Nearby Villages of Khanta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanta