Joania - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Joania is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 18.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joania village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joania is 321706. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.65 hectares and falls under the 741317 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Joania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabadwip Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Joania

According to the 2011 Census, Joania village had a total population of 2,065 people, including 1,033 males and 1,032 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 82.62% and female literacy at 65.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Joania

Joania 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 Joania

Joania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Joania is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Joania is about 18.4 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 Joania

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

Health Facilities in Joania

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

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