Krishnagar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Krishnagar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnagar is 311138. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.48 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Krishnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnagar village had a total population of 532 people, including 278 males and 254 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.49%, with male literacy at 66.14% and female literacy at 50.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnagar

Krishnagar 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 Krishnagar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Krishnagar. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Krishnagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Krishnagar is about 9.6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnagar

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

Health Facilities in Krishnagar

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

FAQs about Krishnagar