Ramkrishnapur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ramkrishnapur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 18.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Panjul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramkrishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramkrishnapur is 311029. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.09 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ramkrishnapur

As per Census 2011, Ramkrishnapur village has a total population of 1,557 people, consisting of 803 males and 754 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,086 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramkrishnapur

Ramkrishnapur 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 Ramkrishnapur

Ramkrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Ramkrishnapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ramkrishnapur is about 18.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramkrishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Ramkrishnapur

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

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