Krushnanagar - Jaleswar, Balasore

Krushnanagar is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Jaleswar and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Gobarghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krushnanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krushnanagar is 391436. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Krushnanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Krushnanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Krushnanagar village had a total population of 378 people, including 198 males and 180 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.46%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 48.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Krushnanagar

Krushnanagar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Krushnanagar

Krushnanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Krushnanagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Krushnanagar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krushnanagar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Krushnanagar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Krushnanagar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Krushnanagar village are given below:

FAQs about Krushnanagar