Srinagar - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Srinagar is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Kakdwip and around 69 km from Alipore. Srinagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srinagar is 335205. The village covers a total geographical area of 1188.97 hectares and falls under the 743347 pincode. Kakdwip is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Srinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Srinagar village had a total population of 10,959 people, including 5,541 males and 5,418 females, living in 2,329 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.62%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,722, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Srinagar

Srinagar 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 Srinagar

Srinagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nishchindapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakdwip to Srinagar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Srinagar is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Srinagar

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

Health Facilities in Srinagar

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

FAQs about Srinagar