Krishnapur village, Gazole block | Pincode 732138

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANI BISWAS

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LGD code: 312755
Pincode: 732138
Post office: Pakuahat
Population: 2,955
Households: 710
Literacy rate: 47.1%
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,648

Census 2011 · in context

How Krishnapur compares

By population, Krishnapur ranks #23 of 291 villages in Gazole mandal.

Literacy rate

47.1%

−7.0% vs mandal average

Krishnapur: 47.1%
Gazole mandal: 54.1%
Malda district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,005

+35 vs mandal average

Krishnapur: 1,005
Gazole mandal: 970

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.4 vs mandal average

Krishnapur: 4.2
Gazole mandal: 4.6

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

Krishnapur at a glance

Krishnapur is a village of 2,955 people in 710 households (Census 2011) in Gazole block, Malda district, West Bengal, the 23rd-largest of 291 villages in Gazole block. Literacy is 47%, 7 points below the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 1,005 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 732138, served by Pakuahat post office; the LGD village code is 312755. The sarpanch is RANI BISWAS, and the village votes in Habibpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Joyel Murmu. The population is estimated at 3,484 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Krishnapur · this village	2,955	47%	—
Arazi Jalsa · Gazole	4,085	50%	—
Batijora · Gazole	2,659	48%	—
Purba Mallikpur · Gazole	2,263	54%	—
Saluka · Gazole	1,694	64%	—
Karja Danga · Gazole	1,450	70%	—
Purba Bilahora · Gazole	1,107	61%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Krishnapur

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): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 4
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 502.67
Irrigated area (ha): 100
Forest area (ha): 5

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

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Key facts — Krishnapur

LGD code: 312755
Pincode: 732138
Post office: Pakuahat
Population (Census 2011): 2,955
Population (projected 2026): 3,484
Households: 710
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1005
Literacy rate: 47.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Maldaha Uttar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Habibpur
Member of Parliament: Khagen Murmu
Member of Legislative Assembly: Joyel Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANI BISWAS
Block / Mandal: Gazole

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 Malda district level

Then & Now

Krishnapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,955

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,484

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

710

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

837

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: 2,955Census 2011
Households: 710Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4842026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8372026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
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 · Malda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malda 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.

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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

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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadiyesterday
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India4 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
Vajiram & Ravi9 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express10 days ago

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People often ask about Krishnapur

What is the pincode of Krishnapur?

The pincode of Krishnapur, Gazole block, Malda district, West Bengal is 732138. The post office is Pakuahat.

Which post office delivers to Krishnapur?

Mail for Krishnapur is delivered through Pakuahat post office, pincode 732138, in Gazole block, Malda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Krishnapur located?

Krishnapur is a village in Gazole block of Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Krishnapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Krishnapur village has a population of 2,955 across 710 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Krishnapur?

The current sarpanch of Krishnapur gram panchayat is RANI BISWAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Krishnapur in?

Krishnapur falls under the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Krishnapur in?

Krishnapur falls under the Habibpur assembly constituency (AC #43) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Krishnapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Krishnapur village is 47.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Krishnapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Krishnapur village is 1005 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Krishnapur?

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

What is the LGD code of Krishnapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Krishnapur village is 312755.

How big is Krishnapur compared to other villages in Gazole block?

Krishnapur ranks 23 of 291 villages in Gazole block by Census 2011 population (2,955 residents).

Who is the MLA of Krishnapur?

Krishnapur falls under Habibpur assembly constituency (AC 43). The sitting MLA is Joyel Murmu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Krishnapur?

Krishnapur is in Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Khagen Murmu (BJP).

What is the population of Krishnapur in 2026?

Krishnapur is estimated at 3,484 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,955 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Krishnapur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Krishnapur?

RANI BISWAS is the sarpanch of Krishnapur gram panchayat, Gazole block. See the sarpanch list of Gazole 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)