Krishnaganj - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Krishnaganj is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Goghat and around 100 km from Chinsura. Badanganj-falui-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnaganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnaganj is 324197. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.73 hectares and falls under the 712122 pincode. Ranjibanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Krishnaganj

As per Census 2011, Krishnaganj village has a total population of 2,321 people, consisting of 1,168 males and 1,153 females. The village has 529 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,376 literate and 945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnaganj

Krishnaganj 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 Krishnaganj

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Krishnaganj. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranjibanpur to Krishnaganj is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Krishnaganj is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnaganj

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

Health Facilities in Krishnaganj

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

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