Muktikri - Pandua, Hooghly

Muktikri is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Pandua and around 30.9 km from Chinsura. Lchhobadaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muktikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muktikri is 324887. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.58 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Muktikri

According to the 2011 Census, Muktikri village had a total population of 840 people, including 409 males and 431 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.43%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 69.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Muktikri

Muktikri 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 Muktikri

Muktikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Muktikri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Muktikri is about 30.9 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 Muktikri

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

Health Facilities in Muktikri

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

FAQs about Muktikri