Khantora is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.
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Census Town
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 Khantora
Location in West Bengal, India
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| Coordinates: 22.62028°N 88.20925°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,547 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Sreerampur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Jagatballavpur |
| Website | howrah |
Geography
Khantora is located at 22°37′13″N 88°12′33″E
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Khantora had a total population of 6,547 of which 3,331 (51%) were males and 3,216 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 545. The total number of literates in Khantora was 5,362 (89.34% of the population over 6 years).
Khantora was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
As of 2001 India census, Khantora had a population of 5,773. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Khantora has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and female literacy is 72%. In Khantora, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Domjur Road railway station on Howrah-Amta line is the nearest railway station.