Krishtanagar village, Sankrail block | Pincode 721516

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Krishtanagar is a village in Sankrail mandal, Jhargram district, West Bengal. With a population of 192 in 49 households, it has a literacy rate of 76.6%. The village is located at 22.230°N, 87.078°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Amal Kalandi

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LGD code: 341171
Pincode: 721516
Post office: Lalgarh (West Midnapore)
Population: 192
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 76.6%
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 63
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Kolkata: 138 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1047 km
Nearest railway station: Khemasuli · 16 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhangagarh RH · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Krishtanagar compares

By population, Krishtanagar ranks #194 of 287 villages in Sankrail mandal.

Literacy rate

76.6%

+11.6% vs mandal average

Krishtanagar: 76.6%
Sankrail mandal: 65.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

901

−81 vs mandal average

Krishtanagar: 901
Sankrail mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Krishtanagar: 3.9
Sankrail mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Krishtanagar at a glance

Krishtanagar is a village of 192 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 194th-largest of 287 villages in Sankrail block. Literacy is 77%, 12 points above the block average of 65% and the sex ratio is 901 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Jhargram district centre, 44 km from Sabra, the nearest town, 16 km from Khemasuli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721516, served by Lalgarh (West Midnapore) post office; the LGD village code is 341171. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhangagarh RH, 7 km away. The sarpanch is Amal Kalandi, and the village votes in Gopiballavpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Mahata. The population is estimated at 215 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Krishtanagar · this village	192	77%	—
Khamar Mahuli · Sankrail	547	69%	1.3 km SW
Gurkunda · Sankrail	263	64%	1.7 km S
Bhalukbasajal · Sankrail	0	—	1.7 km NW
Palaidanga · Sankrail	693	59%	1.9 km NE
Dahipal · Naugaon	779	81%	2 km NW
Kubda · Sankrail	675	57%	2.5 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Krishtanagar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 7
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 76.07
Irrigated area (ha): 60.78
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Krishtanagar

LGD code: 341171
Pincode: 721516
Post office: Lalgarh (West Midnapore)
Population (Census 2011): 192
Population (projected 2026): 215
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 901
Literacy rate: 76.6%
Coordinates: 22.22989°N, 87.07822°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gopiballavpur
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Mahata
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Amal Kalandi
Block / Mandal: Sankrail

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Krishtanagar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

192

Census 2011 baseline

+12.0%

Population · 2026

215

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 192Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2152026 proj. · +12% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Krishtanagar

Mandal centre

Sankrail · ≈ 13 km

≈ 26 min by car · 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,280 people

Sabra · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata138 kmcapital
Hyderabad1047 km
Delhi1218 km
Chennai1246 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKhemasuli16 km
Hospital / PHCBhangagarh RH7 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank25 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum28 km
CollegeDepartment of Humanities and Social Science26 km
Police stationHijli TOP Police Station26 km

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India2 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
Vajiram & Ravi7 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Krishtanagar

What is the pincode of Krishtanagar?

The pincode of Krishtanagar, Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721516. The post office is Lalgarh (West Midnapore).

Which post office delivers to Krishtanagar?

Mail for Krishtanagar is delivered through Lalgarh (West Midnapore) post office, pincode 721516, in Sankrail block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Krishtanagar located?

Krishtanagar is a village in Sankrail block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Krishtanagar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Krishtanagar village has a population of 192 across 49 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Krishtanagar?

The current sarpanch of Krishtanagar gram panchayat is Amal Kalandi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Krishtanagar in?

Krishtanagar falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Krishtanagar in?

Krishtanagar falls under the Gopiballavpur assembly constituency (AC #221) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Krishtanagar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Krishtanagar village is 76.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Krishtanagar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Krishtanagar village is 901 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Krishtanagar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Krishtanagar, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Krishtanagar from Jhargram district centre?

Krishtanagar is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Krishtanagar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Krishtanagar village is 341171.

Which is the nearest town to Krishtanagar?

Sabra (population 16,280, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 44 km from Krishtanagar in a straight line.

How big is Krishtanagar compared to other villages in Sankrail block?

Krishtanagar ranks 194 of 287 villages in Sankrail block by Census 2011 population (192 residents).

How far is Krishtanagar from Kolkata?

Krishtanagar is about 138 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 179 km.

How far is Krishtanagar from Hyderabad?

Krishtanagar is about 1047 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1362 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Krishtanagar?

Khemasuli is the nearest railway station to Krishtanagar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Krishtanagar?

Bhangagarh RH is the nearest hospital or health centre to Krishtanagar, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Krishtanagar?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Krishtanagar, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Krishtanagar?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Krishtanagar, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MLA of Krishtanagar?

Krishtanagar falls under Gopiballavpur assembly constituency (AC 221). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Mahata (BJP).

Who is the MP for Krishtanagar?

Krishtanagar is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Krishtanagar in 2026?

Krishtanagar is estimated at 215 people in 2026, up about 12% from 192 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Krishtanagar in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Krishtanagar in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Krishtanagar?

Amal Kalandi is the sarpanch of Krishtanagar gram panchayat, Sankrail block. See the sarpanch list of Sankrail block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)