Khalsi

Khalsi is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Khalsi village. As per 2009 stats, Serpur is the gram panchayat of Khalsi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khalsi is 309729. The village spans a total geographical area of 255.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raigang is nearest town to Khalsi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khalsi 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 Hemtabad 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 Khalsi

Population of Khalsi

According to the 2011 Census, Khalsi has a total population of about 2,614, with approximately 1,364 males and 1,250 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 317 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,160 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 346. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.88%, with male literacy at about 71.26% and female literacy near 57.92%. There are around 583 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khalsi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khalsi

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

Nearby Villages of Khalsi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khalsi