Krishna Prasad Nij - English Bazar, Malda

Krishna Prasad Nij is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Malda and around 7.1 km from English Bazar. Jadupur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishna Prasad Nij village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishna Prasad Nij is 313421. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.83 hectares and falls under the 732206 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Krishna Prasad Nij village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Krishna Prasad Nij

According to the 2011 Census, Krishna Prasad Nij village had a total population of 749 people, including 376 males and 373 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 79.19% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 733, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishna Prasad Nij

Krishna Prasad Nij 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 Krishna Prasad Nij

Krishna Prasad Nij is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Krishna Prasad Nij is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Krishna Prasad Nij is about 7.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishna Prasad Nij

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

Health Facilities in Krishna Prasad Nij

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

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