Krushnachandrapur - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Krushnachandrapur is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Krushnachandrapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krushnachandrapur is 397356. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Krushnachandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Krushnachandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Krushnachandrapur village had a total population of 513 people, including 258 males and 255 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 92.08% and female literacy at 79.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Krushnachandrapur

Krushnachandrapur 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 Krushnachandrapur

Krushnachandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Krushnachandrapur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Krushnachandrapur is about 37 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 Krushnachandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Krushnachandrapur

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

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