Khurka

Khurka is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.6km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Khurka village. As per 2009 stats, Rasakhowa Ii is the gram panchayat of Khurka village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khurka is 309450. The village spans a total geographical area of 176.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigunj is nearest town to Khurka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 56km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khurka 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 Khurka

Population of Khurka

According to the 2011 Census, Khurka has a total population of about 963, with approximately 522 males and 441 females. The sex ratio is around 844 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 163 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 297 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 585. The overall literacy rate is approximately 23.05%, with male literacy at about 26.25% and female literacy near 19.27%. There are around 227 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khurka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khurka

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

Nearby Villages of Khurka

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khurka