Purbba Krishnapur - Arambag, Hooghly

Purbba Krishnapur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Arambag and around 60.3 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Krishnapur is 324293. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.1 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Purbba Krishnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purbba Krishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Krishnapur village had a total population of 2,672 people, including 1,392 males and 1,280 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.40%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 76.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Krishnapur

Purbba 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 Purbba Krishnapur

Purbba Krishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Purbba Krishnapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Purbba Krishnapur is about 60.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Krishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba 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 Purbba Krishnapur village are given below:

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