Khandaghosh


Khandaghosh is a village in Khandaghosh CD block in Bardhaman Sadar South subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

Urbanisation

95.54% of the population of Bardhaman Sadar South subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 4.46% of the population live in the urban areas, and that is the lowest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Bardhaman district. The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Police station

Khandaghosh police station has jurisdiction over Khandaghosh CD Block. The area covered is 256.13 km2.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India Khandaghosh had a total population of 7,717, of which 3,198 were males and 3,799 were females. Population below 6 years was 794. The total number of literates in Khandaghosh was 4,736.

Transport

The State Highway 8 running from Santaldih to Majhdia passes through Khandaghosh. The road is locally known as Bardhaman-Bankura Road.

Education

Khandaghosh High School is a coeducational high school affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.

Healthcare

Khandaghosh block primary health centre at Khandaghosh is the main medical facility in Khandaghosh CD block. There are primary health centres at Khudkuri, PO Sankari, Kuley, PO Chagram and Torkona.In 2012, the average monthly patients attending Khandaghosh BPHC were 8,094 and average monthly admissions were 51. It handled 454 annual emergency admissions.
See also - Healthcare in West Bengal