Krishnapur - Gazole, Malda

Krishnapur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Gazole and around 34.1 km from English Bazar. Raniganj-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnapur is 312755. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.67 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Krishnapur

As per Census 2011, Krishnapur village has a total population of 2,955 people, consisting of 1,474 males and 1,481 females. The village has 710 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 354 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,391 literate and 1,564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,870 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 769 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 in the Krishnapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Krishnapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Krishnapur is about 34.1 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