Kedarnagar - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kedarnagar is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Polba and around 13.1 km from Chinsura. Amnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kedarnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedarnagar is 325174. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.8 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kedarnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kedarnagar village had a total population of 439 people, including 219 males and 220 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.46%, with male literacy at 98.99% and female literacy at 89.95%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kedarnagar

Kedarnagar 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 Kedarnagar

Public transport in the Kedarnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandan Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kedarnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kedarnagar is about 13.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedarnagar

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

Health Facilities in Kedarnagar

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

FAQs about Kedarnagar