Khowaspur

Khowaspur is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Khowaspur village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur I is the gram panchayat of Khowaspur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khowaspur is 309554. The village spans a total geographical area of 322.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Khowaspur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khowaspur 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.

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Population of Khowaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Khowaspur has a total population of about 2,799, with approximately 1,386 males and 1,413 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 607 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 194 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 29.90%, with male literacy at about 31.60% and female literacy near 28.24%. There are around 532 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khowaspur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khowaspur

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

Nearby Villages of Khowaspur

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

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