Krishnanagar - Bankura - I, Bankura

Krishnanagar is a village situated in the Bankura - I subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Bankura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jagadalla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnanagar is 326986. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.93 hectares and falls under the 722146 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Krishnanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Krishnanagar

As per Census 2011, Krishnanagar village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 155 males and 137 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Krishnanagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population292155137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442123
Scheduled Castes (SC)1809783
Literate Population1298247
Illiterate Population1637390

Nearby Villages of Krishnanagar

Krishnanagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UparsolSouth1.16 km
NandigramNorth-West1.21 km
DamodarpurSouth-East1.32 km
PatalkhuriWest1.41 km
KargahirNorth1.51 km
DulalpurSouth-West1.75 km
JethiaWest1.83 km
BarutNorth-West1.96 km
ManushmuraEast2.02 km
Raj KumarSouth2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Krishnanagar

Krishnanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankura, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankura to Krishnanagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnanagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Krishnanagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Krishnanagar

Where is Krishnanagar located?

Krishnanagar village is located in Bankura - I Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Krishnanagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Krishnanagar is Jagadalla-ii.

What is the pincode of Krishnanagar?

The pincode of Krishnanagar is 722146.

What is the population of Krishnanagar?

Krishnanagar has a total population of 292, including 155 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Krishnanagar?

There are 57 households in Krishnanagar.

What is the literacy rate in Krishnanagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishnanagar is 44.18%. Male literacy is 52.90% and female literacy is 34.31%.