Krishnanagar - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Krishnanagar is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 23.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnanagar is 318255. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.92 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Krishnanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Krishnanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnanagar village had a total population of 1,407 people, including 702 males and 705 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.29%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 49.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 803.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Krishnanagar

Public transport in the Krishnanagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Krishnanagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Krishnanagar is about 23.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 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:

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:

FAQs about Krishnanagar