Krishnabati - Arambag, Hooghly

Krishnabati is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Arambag and around 69.5 km from Chinsura. Madhabpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnabati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnabati is 324303. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.3 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Krishnabati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Krishnabati

As per Census 2011, Krishnabati village has a total population of 782 people, consisting of 400 males and 382 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 412 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Krishnabati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population782400382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683434
Scheduled Castes (SC)412209203
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468
Literate Population516291225
Illiterate Population266109157

Nearby Villages of Krishnabati

Krishnabati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AjaypurSouth-West0.73 km
Bamsa AmrelNorth0.76 km
SatpurEast1.17 km
JayrampurNorth-East1.38 km
ChandsitWest1.47 km
Chand ChakSouth-West1.66 km
SonagachhiSouth1.81 km
Dihi BayaraNorth-West1.83 km
BalarampurNorth-East1.90 km
Bara GariaSouth-West2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Krishnabati

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Krishnabati. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Krishnabati is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Krishnabati is about 69.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnabati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Krishnabati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Krishnabati

Where is Krishnabati located?

Krishnabati village is located in Arambag Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Krishnabati?

The Gram Panchayat of Krishnabati is Madhabpur.

What is the pincode of Krishnabati?

The pincode of Krishnabati is 712413.

What is the population of Krishnabati?

Krishnabati has a total population of 782, including 400 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Krishnabati?

There are 173 households in Krishnabati.

What is the literacy rate in Krishnabati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishnabati is 65.98%. Male literacy is 72.75% and female literacy is 58.90%.