Srikrishnapur Char Village - Kalyani, Nadia
Srikrishnapur Char is a village situated in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from Chakdah and around 49.1 km from Krishnanagar. Chanduria-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srikrishnapur Char village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Srikrishnapur Char is 322295. The village covers a total geographical area of 796.83 hectares and falls under the 741248 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Srikrishnapur Char village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Srikrishnapur Char
As per Census 2011, Srikrishnapur Char village has a total population of 3,901 people, consisting of 2,072 males and 1,829 females. The village has 945 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,789 literate and 1,112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,965 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Srikrishnapur Char are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,901 | 2,072 | 1,829 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 373 | 195 | 178 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,965 | 1,063 | 902 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,789 | 1,571 | 1,218 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,112 | 501 | 611 |
Nearby Villages of Srikrishnapur Char
Srikrishnapur Char 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Durllabhpur | East | 1.45 km |
| Chaktarinipur | South | 1.63 km |
| Charjirat | North | 1.87 km |
| Kalipur | South-West | 2.11 km |
| Priyanagar (ct) | South-East | 2.13 km |
| Sikarpur | South | 2.49 km |
| Malichaghar | East | 2.65 km |
| Moktarpur | West | 2.84 km |
| Raninagar | North | 3.13 km |
| Baneswarpur | North-West | 3.22 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Srikrishnapur Char
The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Srikrishnapur Char is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Srikrishnapur Char is about 49.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Srikrishnapur Char
Where is Srikrishnapur Char located?
Srikrishnapur Char village is located in Kalyani Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Srikrishnapur Char?
The Gram Panchayat of Srikrishnapur Char is Chanduria-ii.
What is the pincode of Srikrishnapur Char?
The pincode of Srikrishnapur Char is 741248.
What is the population of Srikrishnapur Char?
Srikrishnapur Char has a total population of 3,901, including 2,072 males and 1,829 females.
How many households are there in Srikrishnapur Char?
There are 945 households in Srikrishnapur Char.
What is the literacy rate in Srikrishnapur Char?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Srikrishnapur Char is 71.49%. Male literacy is 75.82% and female literacy is 66.59%.