Dakshin Krishnapur - Karimpur - II, Nadia

Dakshin Krishnapur is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 78.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dighal Kandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Krishnapur is 321171. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.73 hectares and falls under the 741152 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Krishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Krishnapur village had a total population of 866 people, including 462 males and 404 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 77.73% and female literacy at 72.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Krishnapur

Dakshin 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 Dakshin Krishnapur

Dakshin Krishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Dakshin Krishnapur is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dakshin Krishnapur is about 78.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Krishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Krishnapur village are given below:

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