Srikrishnagar - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Srikrishnagar is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from Kakdwip and around 55.3 km from Alipore. Netaji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srikrishnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srikrishnagar is 335218. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.54 hectares and falls under the 743373 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Srikrishnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Srikrishnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Srikrishnagar village had a total population of 2,754 people, including 1,415 males and 1,339 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 63.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Srikrishnagar

Srikrishnagar 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 Srikrishnagar

Srikrishnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nishchindapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Srikrishnagar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Srikrishnagar is about 55.3 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 Srikrishnagar

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

Health Facilities in Srikrishnagar

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

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