Bhandar Khola - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Bhandar Khola is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 5.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhandarkhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandar Khola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandar Khola is 321687. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.09 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bhandar Khola 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 Bhandar Khola

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandar Khola village had a total population of 3,992 people, including 2,069 males and 1,923 females, living in 923 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.21%, with male literacy at 64.79% and female literacy at 59.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 695, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandar Khola

Bhandar Khola 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 Bhandar Khola

Bhandar Khola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahadurpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Bhandar Khola is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bhandar Khola is about 5.6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandar Khola

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

Health Facilities in Bhandar Khola

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

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