Asannagar - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Asannagar is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 13.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Assannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asannagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asannagar is 321760. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.84 hectares and falls under the 741161 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Asannagar

As per Census 2011, Asannagar village has a total population of 12,794 people, consisting of 6,500 males and 6,294 females. The village has 3,076 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,828 literate and 3,966 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6,544 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,7946,5006,294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,151585566
Scheduled Castes (SC)6,5443,2753,269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)583325
Literate Population8,8284,8543,974
Illiterate Population3,9661,6462,320

Nearby Villages of Asannagar

Asannagar 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)
BansbariaNorth-West1.57 km
ChandpurNorth2.24 km
PukurgachhiNorth-East2.50 km
PoragachhaNorth-West2.78 km
DafarpotaSouth-East2.97 km
RampurNorth3.03 km
KulgachhiWest3.44 km
Muchi FulbariaSouth-West3.53 km
AdapotaNorth3.58 km
BetnaSouth3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asannagar

Asannagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Asannagar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Asannagar is about 13.3 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 Asannagar

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

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

Health Facilities in Asannagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Asannagar

Where is Asannagar located?

Asannagar village is located in Krishnagar - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asannagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Asannagar is Assannagar.

What is the pincode of Asannagar?

The pincode of Asannagar is 741161.

What is the population of Asannagar?

Asannagar has a total population of 12,794, including 6,500 males and 6,294 females.

How many households are there in Asannagar?

There are 3,076 households in Asannagar.

What is the literacy rate in Asannagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asannagar is 69.00%. Male literacy is 74.68% and female literacy is 63.14%.