Krishna Nagar - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Krishna Nagar is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Prafullanagar and around 30.6 km from Barasat. Bargum-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishna Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishna Nagar is 322883. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.13 hectares and falls under the 743263 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Krishna Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Krishna Nagar village had a total population of 5,187 people, including 2,672 males and 2,515 females, living in 1,271 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.65%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 76.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,034, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishna Nagar

Krishna Nagar 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 Krishna Nagar

Krishna Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Krishna Nagar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Krishna Nagar is about 30.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishna Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Krishna Nagar

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

FAQs about Krishna Nagar