Indian Village Directory

Khanta Village

Khanta is an inhabited village in Harischandrapur - II Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312096, the Census 2011 record lists 5,360 people in 1,007 households and the reported area is 312.6 hectares. The local references include Harischandrapur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 42 km.

In short:

Khanta is a village in Harischandrapur - II Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312096 and 5,360 people in 1,007 households.

Village Code312096
Population5,360
Households1,007
Area312.6 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Khanta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,360 people, 312.6 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Khanta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
CD Block Harischandrapur - II
  • Khanta falls under Harischandrapur - II Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312096.
  • The record lists 5,360 people living in 1,007 households.
  • The reported village area is 312.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Khanta
Census Village Code
312096
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harischandrapur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02209
CD Block
Harischandrapur - II
Households
1,007
Population
5,360
Male Population
2,724
Female Population
2,636
Sex Ratio
967.69
Area
312.6 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732125
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,714.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.62% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.01% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khanta in the official administrative record. Census village code 312096 and Harischandrapur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02209
Village Census Code
312096
CD Block Code
0056
CD Block Name
Harischandrapur - II

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Khanta, about 42 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 70.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barduari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4.2 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
70.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
312.6 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,360 people in 1,007 households, with 2,724 male residents and 2,636 female residents. The average household size is 5.32, and SC share is 15.62% and ST share is 1.01% for Khanta. Population density works out to about 1,714.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,007
Total Population
5,360
Male Population
2,724
Female Population
2,636
Sex Ratio
967.69
Average Household Size
5.32
SC Population
837
SC Male Population
416
SC Female Population
421
SC Population Share
15.62
ST Population
54
ST Male Population
27
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
1.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khanta list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khanta include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.88 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
254.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khanta include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khanta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Khanta is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Khanta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 264.68 hectares and irrigated land is 254.07 hectares (96% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.04
Net Area Sown In Hectares
264.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.61 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
254.07

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Khanta

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Union Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 732125 Maldah Harischandrapur - II Mashaldaha Mashalda Bazar State Bank of India Mashalda Bazar, Maldah, West Bengal, 732125
Union Bank of India CRM 732125 Maldah Harischandrapur - II Bhaluka Bhaluka Road Bhaluka RD Br, Kariali, Dev.block-Harishchandrapur Ii, Maldah, West Bengal, 732125
State Bank of India ATM 732125 Maldah Harischandrapur - II Khanta Malda Barduary, Teh.harishchandpur, 732151, Maldah, West Bengal, 732125

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khanta village located?

Khanta is in Harischandrapur - II Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Khanta village in?

Khanta village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Khanta village in?

Khanta village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Khanta under?

Khanta comes under Harischandrapur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khanta?

The Census village code of Khanta is 312096.

What is the population of Khanta village?

The village record lists 5,360 people and 1,007 households for Khanta.

How many households are in Khanta village?

The village record lists 1,007 households for Khanta.

What is the male and female population of Khanta?

The record lists 2,724 male residents and 2,636 female residents for Khanta.

What is the sex ratio of Khanta village?

The sex ratio of Khanta is 967.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khanta village?

The reported geographical area of Khanta is 312.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Khanta village?

The approximate population density of Khanta is 1,714.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khanta?

The nearest town listed for Khanta is Katihar, about 42 km away.

How far is Khanta from the district headquarters?

Khanta is about 70.3 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khanta from the sub-district headquarters?

Khanta is about 4.2 km from Barduari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khanta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Khanta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khanta?

For Khanta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 264.68 hectares and irrigated land is 254.07 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Khanta?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Khanta. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Khanta.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.