Krishnapur - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Krishnapur is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 55.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnapur is 321763. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.15 hectares and falls under the 741167 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Krishnapur 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 Krishnapur

As per Census 2011, Krishnapur village has a total population of 2,364 people, consisting of 1,255 males and 1,109 females. The village has 566 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,470 literate and 894 illiterate residents. Additionally, 905 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3641,2551,109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252120132
Scheduled Castes (SC)905481424
Literate Population1,470823647
Illiterate Population894432462

Nearby Villages of Krishnapur

Krishnapur 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)
JalkarmathurapurNorth-East0.95 km
RampurSouth1.46 km
GobindapurEast1.49 km
MathurapurNorth1.65 km
MadhabpurNorth-West1.89 km
DamodarkhaliWest2.01 km
AdapotaEast2.34 km
PoragachhaSouth2.41 km
DigriEast2.59 km
ChandpurSouth-East2.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Krishnapur

Public transport in the Krishnapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarak Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Krishnapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Krishnapur is about 55.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Krishnapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Krishnapur 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Krishnapur

Where is Krishnapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Krishnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Krishnapur is Bhimpur.

What is the pincode of Krishnapur?

The pincode of Krishnapur is 741167.

What is the population of Krishnapur?

Krishnapur has a total population of 2,364, including 1,255 males and 1,109 females.

How many households are there in Krishnapur?

There are 566 households in Krishnapur.

What is the literacy rate in Krishnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishnapur is 62.18%. Male literacy is 65.58% and female literacy is 58.34%.