Berkrishnapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Berkrishnapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Bongaon and around 64.4 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkrishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkrishnapur is 322523. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.3 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Berkrishnapur

As per Census 2011, Berkrishnapur village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 343 males and 347 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 683 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkrishnapur

Berkrishnapur 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 Berkrishnapur

Berkrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Berkrishnapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Berkrishnapur is about 64.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkrishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Berkrishnapur

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

FAQs about Berkrishnapur