Ramnagar - Ambikapur, Surguja

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Malgawakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 432943. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.68 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ramnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 540 people, consisting of 264 males and 276 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ramnagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population540264276
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145460
Scheduled Tribes (ST)515252263
Literate Population18010278
Illiterate Population360162198

Nearby Villages of Ramnagar

Ramnagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Malgawan KhurdWest2.20 km
KardoniEast2.24 km
Rajpuri KhurdNorth-West2.39 km
KorimaEast2.74 km
Ranpur KhurdWest2.75 km
JamdiNorth-East3.37 km
Sonpur KalanWest3.95 km
BhakuraNorth4.08 km
BansaSouth-East4.31 km
RataEast4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramnagar

Ramnagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Ramnagar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ramnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ramnagar

Where is Ramnagar located?

Ramnagar village is located in Ambikapur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramnagar is Malgawakhurd.

What is the pincode of Ramnagar?

The pincode of Ramnagar is 497001.

What is the population of Ramnagar?

Ramnagar has a total population of 540, including 264 males and 276 females.

How many households are there in Ramnagar?

There are 128 households in Ramnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Ramnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramnagar is 33.33%. Male literacy is 38.64% and female literacy is 28.26%.