Ramai - Forbesganj, Araria

Ramai is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Ramai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramai is 221575. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ramai

According to the 2011 Census, Ramai village had a total population of 5,335 people, including 2,807 males and 2,528 females, living in 1,107 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.12%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 43.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, 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 Ramai

Ramai 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 Ramai

Ramai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gogipothia Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Ramai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Ramai is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramai

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

Health Facilities in Ramai

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

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