Brajanathpur - Kaliganj, Nadia

Brajanathpur is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 53.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Faridpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brajanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brajanathpur is 321380. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.42 hectares and falls under the 741156 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Brajanathpur

As per Census 2011, Brajanathpur village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 230 males and 233 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 230 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population463230233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522428
Literate Population233117116
Illiterate Population230113117

Nearby Villages of Brajanathpur

Brajanathpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
FaridpurEast0.77 km
Char BrajanathpurSouth1.11 km
BalidangaEast2.04 km
SahapurSouth2.25 km
KaraliaNorth-East2.38 km
KamdebpurNorth2.46 km
RaghunathpurSouth-East2.60 km
Char BalidangaSouth-East2.66 km
RajnagarWest2.91 km
MaheshpurNorth2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brajanathpur

Brajanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dainhat, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Brajanathpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Brajanathpur is about 53.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brajanathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brajanathpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Brajanathpur

Where is Brajanathpur located?

Brajanathpur village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brajanathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Brajanathpur is Faridpur.

What is the pincode of Brajanathpur?

The pincode of Brajanathpur is 741156.

What is the population of Brajanathpur?

Brajanathpur has a total population of 463, including 230 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Brajanathpur?

There are 97 households in Brajanathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Brajanathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brajanathpur is 50.32%. Male literacy is 50.87% and female literacy is 49.79%.