Shyamnagar - Hanskhali, Nadia

Shyamnagar is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 10.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gajna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyamnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyamnagar is 321907. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.93 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Shyamnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shyamnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shyamnagar village had a total population of 2,348 people, including 1,259 males and 1,089 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.89%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 76.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyamnagar

Shyamnagar 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 Shyamnagar

Shyamnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Shyamnagar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Shyamnagar is about 10.5 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 Shyamnagar

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

Health Facilities in Shyamnagar

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

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