Krisnapur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Krisnapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krisnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krisnapur is 311208. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.52 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Krisnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Krisnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Krisnapur village had a total population of 536 people, including 292 males and 244 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 55.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Krisnapur

Krisnapur 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 Krisnapur

Krisnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Krisnapur 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 Krisnapur

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

Health Facilities in Krisnapur

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

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