Ramkantapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ramkantapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 46.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramkantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramkantapur is 317859. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.1 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ramkantapur

As per Census 2011, Ramkantapur village has a total population of 688 people, consisting of 348 males and 340 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 508 literate and 180 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramkantapur

Ramkantapur 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 Ramkantapur

Ramkantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jadabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ramkantapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ramkantapur is about 46.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramkantapur

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

Health Facilities in Ramkantapur

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

FAQs about Ramkantapur