Banpur - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Banpur is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 31.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Maitiary Banpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banpur is 321815. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.38 hectares and falls under the 741503 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banpur

As per Census 2011, Banpur village has a total population of 5,888 people, consisting of 2,991 males and 2,897 females. The village has 1,333 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 737 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,239 literate and 2,649 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banpur

Banpur 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 Banpur

Banpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Banpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Banpur is about 31.8 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 Banpur

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

Health Facilities in Banpur

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

FAQs about Banpur