Krishnapur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Krishnapur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from Polba and around 28 km from Chinsura. Dadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnapur is 325227. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.03 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Krishnapur 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 Krishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnapur village had a total population of 706 people, including 374 males and 332 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.57%, with male literacy at 86.80% and female literacy at 67.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnapur

Krishnapur 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 Krishnapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Krishnapur. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Krishnapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Krishnapur is about 28 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 Krishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Krishnapur

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

FAQs about Krishnapur