Ramnagar - Illambazar, Birbhum

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 38.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Illambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 318031. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.45 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 510 males and 513 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 352 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ramnagar

Ramnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ramnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ramnagar is about 38.8 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 Ramnagar

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

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:

FAQs about Ramnagar