Ramchandrapur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Ramchandrapur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 75.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Murarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchandrapur is 316043. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.11 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Jangipur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Ramchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ramchandrapur village had a total population of 5,226 people, including 2,643 males and 2,583 females, living in 1,240 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.01%, with male literacy at 64.38% and female literacy at 57.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,635, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ramchandrapur

Public transport in the Ramchandrapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jangipur to Ramchandrapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ramchandrapur is about 75.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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:

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:

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