Krishnapur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Krishnapur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baruan(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnapur is 402526. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Krishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnapur village had a total population of 1,656 people, including 843 males and 813 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.78%, with male literacy at 86.87% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnapur

Krishnapur 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 Krishnapur

Krishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Krishnapur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Krishnapur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Krishnapur

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

FAQs about Krishnapur