Khidirpur is a rural settlement located in the Murshidabad district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of a local gram panchayat and is part of a community development block within the district. The settlement is situated in the northern part of Murshidabad, an area characterized by the Ganges‑Brahmaputra deltaic plain, and is accessible via regional road networks that connect it to nearby towns and the district headquarters, Murshidabad city.
Administrative classification
- Country: India
- State: West Bengal
- District: Murshidabad
- Sub‑division: (specific sub‑division not documented in publicly available sources)
- Community development block: (block name not documented in publicly available sources)
Geography
Khidirpur lies in the alluvial floodplain typical of the Murshidabad district, with a tropical wet‑and‑dry climate. The area is generally low‑lying and subject to seasonal monsoon rainfall.
Demographics
Detailed demographic data for Khidirpur, such as total population, literacy rate, and occupational structure, are not separately enumerated in the publicly released Census of India 2011 tables; the settlement is likely aggregated with neighboring villages or listed under a broader census town. Consequently, specific population figures are unavailable in reliable encyclopedic sources.
Etymology
The name “Khidirpur” derives from the Arabic name “Khidr” (also rendered “Khadir”), a figure revered in Islamic tradition as a guide and protector. The suffix “‑pur” is a common South Asian toponymic element meaning “town” or “settlement.” The combined form suggests “the settlement associated with Khidr.”
Economy and infrastructure
As a typical village in Murshidabad district, Khidirpur’s economy is presumed to be primarily agrarian, with cultivation of rice, wheat, and jute, along with ancillary activities such as animal husbandry and small‑scale trade. Public utilities, including primary schools, basic health centres, and electricity, are generally provided at the gram panchayat level, though specific facilities in Khidirpur are not documented in accessible sources.
Transportation
The settlement is reachable by local roads linking it to larger highways that serve Murshidabad district. Nearest railway stations and major bus routes are situated in nearby towns, providing connectivity to regional urban centres such as Murshidabad city and Kolkata.
Cultural and historical notes
There is no recorded historical or cultural landmark specific to Khidirpur in widely cited encyclopedic references. The village’s cultural practices are likely reflective of the broader Bengali Muslim traditions prevalent in the district.
Note: Information about Khidirpur, Murshidabad is limited in publicly available, verifiable sources. The above description consolidates the general characteristics of rural settlements in the district where specific data for Khidirpur are not independently documented.
