Krishnapur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Krishnapur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnapur is 310422. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.19 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Krishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnapur village had a total population of 1,300 people, including 662 males and 638 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.25%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 51.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnapur

Krishnapur 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 Krishnapur

Krishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Krishnapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Krishnapur is about 77.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Krishnapur

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

FAQs about Krishnapur