Radhanagar - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Radhanagar is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 51.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhanagar is 310615. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.62 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Radhanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Radhanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Radhanagar village had a total population of 2,044 people, including 1,033 males and 1,011 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 63.38% and female literacy at 45.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Radhanagar

Radhanagar 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 Radhanagar

Radhanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat 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 Gangarampur to Radhanagar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Radhanagar is about 51.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radhanagar

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

Health Facilities in Radhanagar

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

FAQs about Radhanagar