Khanta - Karandighi, Uttar Dinajpur

Khanta is a village situated in the Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Rasakhowa-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanta is 309461. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.59 hectares and falls under the 733201 pincode. Raigunj is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Khanta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanta

According to the 2011 Census, Khanta village had a total population of 6,457 people, including 3,383 males and 3,074 females, living in 1,324 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 71.02% and female literacy at 54.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,922, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanta

Khanta 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 Khanta

Khanta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalkolha, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigunj to Khanta is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanta

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

Health Facilities in Khanta

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

FAQs about Khanta