Krishnanagar - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Krishnanagar is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 34.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnanagar is 316573. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.18 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Krishnanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnanagar village had a total population of 910 people, including 462 males and 448 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.15%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 64.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Krishnanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Krishnanagar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Krishnanagar is about 34.7 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 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