Karinya Village - Balagarh, Hooghly

Karinya is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Patuligram and around 33.8 km from Chinsura. Bakliadhobapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karinya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karinya is 324953. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.74 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karinya

As per Census 2011, Karinya village has a total population of 1,817 people, consisting of 948 males and 869 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,377 literate and 440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karinya

Karinya 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 Karinya

Karinya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Karinya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Karinya is about 33.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karinya

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

Health Facilities in Karinya

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

FAQs about Karinya