Krishna Ganj - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Krishna Ganj is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 22.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Krishnaganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishna Ganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishna Ganj is 321808. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.53 hectares and falls under the 741506 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Krishna Ganj

As per Census 2011, Krishna Ganj village has a total population of 3,192 people, consisting of 1,577 males and 1,615 females. The village has 789 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,355 literate and 837 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Krishna Ganj are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1921,5771,615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271117154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,422708714
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261511
Literate Population2,3551,2441,111
Illiterate Population837333504

Nearby Villages of Krishna Ganj

Krishna Ganj 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)
MajhdiaEast1.21 km
PabakhaliSouth1.41 km
ShibnibasWest1.79 km
GoariNorth1.93 km
SonghataNorth-West2.12 km
Par Chandan NagarWest2.18 km
Jalkar BanpurNorth-East2.29 km
KhaturaSouth-East2.81 km
AdityapurNorth-East2.94 km
Krishna PurSouth-West3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Krishna Ganj

Krishna Ganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Krishna Ganj is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Krishna Ganj is about 22.3 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 Krishna Ganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Krishna Ganj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Krishna Ganj

Where is Krishna Ganj located?

Krishna Ganj village is located in Krishnaganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Krishna Ganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Krishna Ganj is Krishnaganj.

What is the pincode of Krishna Ganj?

The pincode of Krishna Ganj is 741506.

What is the population of Krishna Ganj?

Krishna Ganj has a total population of 3,192, including 1,577 males and 1,615 females.

How many households are there in Krishna Ganj?

There are 789 households in Krishna Ganj.

What is the literacy rate in Krishna Ganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishna Ganj is 73.78%. Male literacy is 78.88% and female literacy is 68.79%.