Khujutipara Explained

Khujutipara
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India West Bengal#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in West Bengal
Coordinates:23.6109°N 87.8968°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Bengal
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Birbhum
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:2,595
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Bengali, English
Timezone1:IST
Postal Code Type:PIN
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:03462
Blank1 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Bolpur
Blank3 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Nanoor

Khujutipara is a village in Nanoor CD block in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district.

Geography

Location

Khujutipara is located at 23.6109°N 87.8968°W.

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Khujutipara is located in the south-eastern corner of the district which is an alluvial plain between Ajay River and Mayurakshi River. It has hot and dry summers, spread over March  - May, followed by the monsoon from June to September. 78 per cent of the rainfall occurs during this period.[1]

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Khujutipara had a total population of 2,595 of which 1,342 (52%) were males and 1,253 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 280. The total number of literates in Khujutipara was 1,760 (76.03% of the population over 6 years).[2]

Transport

Khujutipara is on Nanoor-Khujutipara-Banspara Road.[3]

Education

Chandidas Mahavidyalaya was established at Khujutipara in 1972. Affiliated with the University of Burdwan, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, history, geography, political science, mathematics and accountancy, and general courses in arts, science and commerce.[4]

Healthcare

There is a primary health centre at Khujutipara (with 10 beds).[5]

Notes and References

  1. Choudhuri, Tapan, Unnayaner alokey Birbhum, Paschim Banga , Birbhum Special Issue, February 2006,, pp. 60-61, Information & Cultural Department, Government of West Bengal.
  2. Web site: 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables . West Bengal – District-wise . Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India . 16 July 2019.
  3. Google maps
  4. Web site: Chandidas Mahavidyalaya . College Admission. 16 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Health & Family Welfare Department . Health Statistics . Government of West Bengal . 16 July 2019.