Putikhali village, Krishnaganj block | Pincode 741507

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Putikhali is a village in Krishnaganj mandal, Nadia district, West Bengal. It has a population of 1,919 across 414 households with a literacy rate of 64.7%. The village is located at 23.408°N, 88.751°E and falls under PIN 741507.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MANASI BISWAS

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LGD code: 321825
Pincode: 741507
Post office: Majdia
Population: 1,919
Households: 414
Literacy rate: 64.7%
Sex ratio: 851 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 791
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Kolkata: 101 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1261 km
Nearest railway station: Majhdia · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Krishnaganj Rural Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Putikhali compares

By population, Putikhali ranks #32 of 54 villages in Krishnaganj mandal.

Literacy rate

64.7%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Putikhali64.7%

Krishnaganj mandal65.6%

Nadia district67.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

851

−90 vs mandal average

Putikhali851

Krishnaganj mandal941

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Putikhali4.6

Krishnaganj mandal4.3

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

Putikhali at a glance

Putikhali is a village of 1,919 people in 414 households (Census 2011) in Krishnaganj block, Nadia district, West Bengal, the 32nd-largest of 54 villages in Krishnaganj block. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 851 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Nadia district centre, 3 km from Majhdia, the nearest town, 3 km from Majhdia railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 741507, served by Majdia post office; the LGD village code is 321825. The nearest hospital or health centre is Krishnaganj Rural Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is MANASI BISWAS, and the village votes in Ranaghat Uttar Purba assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ashim Biswas. The population is estimated at 2,147 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Putikhali · this village	1,919	65%	—
Nalupur · Krishnaganj	2,238	64%	1.6 km SW
Bhajanghat · Krishnaganj	5,206	59%	2.4 km S
Khatura · Krishnaganj	2,619	62%	3.1 km SW
Jalkar Banpur · Krishnaganj	0	—	3.2 km NW
Majhdia · Krishnaganj	11,995	69%	3.3 km W
Nanaganj · Krishnaganj	446	60%	3.7 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Putikhali

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 20
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
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 187.43
Irrigated area (ha): 50
Forest area (ha): 3

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

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Key facts — Putikhali

LGD code: 321825
Pincode: 741507
Post office: Majdia
Population (Census 2011): 1,919
Population (projected 2026): 2,147
Households: 414
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 851
Literacy rate: 64.7%
Coordinates: 23.40825°N, 88.75090°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranaghat
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ranaghat Uttar Purba
Member of Parliament: Jagannath Sarkar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ashim Biswas
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MANASI BISWAS
Block / Mandal: Krishnaganj

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 Nadia district level

Then & Now

Putikhali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,919

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

2,147

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

414

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 1,919Census 2011
Households: 414Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 851 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1472026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,60,685MGNREGA · 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: 982NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.4%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 · Nadia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nadia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nadia 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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Getting there

How to reach Putikhali

Mandal centre

Krishnaganj · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nadia · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,995 people

Majhdia · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata101 kmcapital
Hyderabad1261 km
Delhi1290 km
Chennai1455 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMajhdia3 km
Bus stopPanikhali mor22 km
Hospital / PHCKrishnaganj Rural Hospital5 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank26 km
Petrol pumpSri Vishnu Oil35 km
CollegeBAGDA GOVT. ITI26 km
Police stationBAGDA POLICE STATION27 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Putikhali

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🛕Radhaballabh temple complexTemple2.7 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Putikhali

What is the pincode of Putikhali?

The pincode of Putikhali, Krishnaganj block, Nadia district, West Bengal is 741507. The post office is Majdia.

Which post office delivers to Putikhali?

Mail for Putikhali is delivered through Majdia post office, pincode 741507, in Krishnaganj block, Nadia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Putikhali located?

Putikhali is a village in Krishnaganj block of Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Putikhali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Putikhali village has a population of 1,919 across 414 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Putikhali?

The current sarpanch of Putikhali gram panchayat is MANASI BISWAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Putikhali in?

Putikhali falls under the Ranaghat Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Putikhali in?

Putikhali falls under the Ranaghat Uttar Purba assembly constituency (AC #89) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Putikhali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Putikhali village is 64.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Putikhali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Putikhali village is 851 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Putikhali?

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

How far is Putikhali from Nadia district centre?

Putikhali is approximately 28 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nadia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Putikhali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Putikhali village is 321825.

Which is the nearest town to Putikhali?

Majhdia (population 11,995, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Putikhali in a straight line.

How big is Putikhali compared to other villages in Krishnaganj block?

Putikhali ranks 32 of 54 villages in Krishnaganj block by Census 2011 population (1,919 residents).

How far is Putikhali from Kolkata?

Putikhali is about 101 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 131 km.

How far is Putikhali from Hyderabad?

Putikhali is about 1261 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1640 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Putikhali?

Majhdia is the nearest railway station to Putikhali, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Putikhali?

Panikhali mor is the nearest bus stop to Putikhali, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Putikhali?

Krishnaganj Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Putikhali, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Putikhali?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Putikhali, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Putikhali?

Sri Vishnu Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Putikhali, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Who is the MLA of Putikhali?

Putikhali falls under Ranaghat Uttar Purba assembly constituency (AC 89). The sitting MLA is Ashim Biswas (BJP).

Who is the MP for Putikhali?

Putikhali is in Ranaghat Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jagannath Sarkar (BJP).

What is the population of Putikhali in 2026?

Putikhali is estimated at 2,147 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,919 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Putikhali in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Putikhali?

MANASI BISWAS is the sarpanch of Putikhali gram panchayat, Krishnaganj block. See the sarpanch list of Krishnaganj 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, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Putikhali

Durga Puja

Temple in Krishnaganj mandal

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Putikhali compares

Putikhali at a glance

Nearby villages compared

Complete this village · 5/7

Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Putikhali

Notice board · Putikhali

Key facts — Putikhali

Population, education, health & sanitation

Putikhali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Putikhali on the map

How to reach Putikhali

Temples & shrines near Putikhali

Villages sharing pincode 741507

Latest posts

West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Notable persons of Putikhali

Open jobs in Putikhali

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Upcoming events

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Durga Puja

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Kali Puja

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

News from Nadia & West Bengal

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People often ask about Putikhali

What is the pincode of Putikhali?

Which post office delivers to Putikhali?

In which district is Putikhali located?

What is the population of Putikhali as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Putikhali?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Putikhali in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Putikhali in?

What is the literacy rate in Putikhali?

What is the sex ratio in Putikhali?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Putikhali?

How far is Putikhali from Nadia district centre?

What is the LGD code of Putikhali?

Which is the nearest town to Putikhali?

How big is Putikhali compared to other villages in Krishnaganj block?

How far is Putikhali from Kolkata?

How far is Putikhali from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Putikhali?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Putikhali?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Putikhali?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Putikhali?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Putikhali?

Who is the MLA of Putikhali?

Who is the MP for Putikhali?

What is the population of Putikhali in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Putikhali in?

Who is the sarpanch of Putikhali?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Putikhali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Putikhali on the map

Latest posts

West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Notable persons of Putikhali

Open jobs in Putikhali

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti