Ramchandrapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ramchandrapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchandrapur is 317832. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.89 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ramchandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ramchandrapur

As per Census 2011, Ramchandrapur village has a total population of 398 people, consisting of 204 males and 194 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population398204194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452322
Scheduled Castes (SC)244130114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)873552
Literate Population21313380
Illiterate Population18571114

Nearby Villages of Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur 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)
UdaypurNorth-West1.28 km
SupurNorth-West1.39 km
BilshandaSouth-West1.45 km
RajatpurNorth-East1.75 km
BudraSouth-East1.80 km
Baksibad PogramSouth2.19 km
RusulganjahutNorth-West2.31 km
GheroparaNorth-East2.35 km
NurpurNorth2.59 km
PuruchaWest2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ramchandrapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ramchandrapur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramchandrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Ramchandrapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ramchandrapur

Where is Ramchandrapur located?

Ramchandrapur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramchandrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramchandrapur is Raipur-supur.

What is the pincode of Ramchandrapur?

The pincode of Ramchandrapur is 731204.

What is the population of Ramchandrapur?

Ramchandrapur has a total population of 398, including 204 males and 194 females.

How many households are there in Ramchandrapur?

There are 83 households in Ramchandrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ramchandrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramchandrapur is 53.52%. Male literacy is 65.20% and female literacy is 41.24%.