Srikrishnapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Srikrishnapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.4 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srikrishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srikrishnapur is 324560. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.3 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Srikrishnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Srikrishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Srikrishnapur village had a total population of 10,345 people, including 5,220 males and 5,125 females, living in 2,621 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.33%, with male literacy at 80.81% and female literacy at 69.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,882, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 889.

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

Nearby Villages of Srikrishnapur

Srikrishnapur 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 Srikrishnapur

Srikrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Srikrishnapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Srikrishnapur is about 40.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Srikrishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Srikrishnapur

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

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