Krishnanagar - Jangipara, Hooghly

Krishnanagar is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Jangipara and around 49.6 km from Chinsura. Jangipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnanagar is 325730. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.94 hectares and falls under the 712404 pincode. Bargachia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Krishnanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnanagar village had a total population of 10,520 people, including 5,337 males and 5,183 females, living in 2,541 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.65%, with male literacy at 89.62% and female literacy at 77.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,329, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnanagar

Krishnanagar 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 Krishnanagar

Krishnanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargachia to Krishnanagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Krishnanagar is about 49.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnanagar

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

Health Facilities in Krishnanagar

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

FAQs about Krishnanagar