Karanchapali - Santipur, Nadia

Karanchapali is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 17.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Baganchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanchapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanchapali is 321934. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.98 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Karanchapali

According to the 2011 Census, Karanchapali village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 539 males and 511 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.40%, with male literacy at 76.40% and female literacy at 68.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanchapali

Karanchapali 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 Karanchapali

Karanchapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Karanchapali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Karanchapali is about 17.8 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 Karanchapali

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

Health Facilities in Karanchapali

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

FAQs about Karanchapali