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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Krishnapur village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 374 males and 332 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 505 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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