Paninala - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Paninala is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 4.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhandarkhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paninala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paninala is 321689. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.52 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Paninala 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 Paninala

According to the 2011 Census, Paninala village had a total population of 3,189 people, including 1,653 males and 1,536 females, living in 719 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.60%, with male literacy at 70.52% and female literacy at 62.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1891,6531,536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381201180
Scheduled Castes (SC)744370374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1479849
Literate Population1,8701,024846
Illiterate Population1,319629690

Nearby Villages of Paninala

Paninala 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)
Ghurni (p)South-West0.94 km
ArsihariEast1.55 km
Bhandar KholaNorth-East1.56 km
Hara NagarWest1.75 km
Chakgokul NagarWest2.19 km
Sonda (p) (ct)South-East2.36 km
JabaNorth-East2.54 km
Krishna ChandrapurNorth2.76 km
PurbapanditpurNorth3.16 km
ParmediaSouth-West3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paninala

Paninala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 69.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Paninala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Paninala is about 4.2 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 Paninala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Paninala

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

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

FAQs about Paninala

Where is Paninala located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Paninala?

The Gram Panchayat of Paninala is Bhandarkhola.

What is the pincode of Paninala?

The pincode of Paninala is 741103.

What is the population of Paninala?

Paninala had a total population of 3,189, including 1,653 males and 1,536 females.

How many households are there in Paninala?

Paninala had 719 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paninala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paninala was 66.60%. Male literacy was 70.52% and female literacy was 62.39%.