Dakshin Ramkrishnapur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 24.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Ramkrishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is 310922. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.26 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Ramkrishnapur village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 464 males and 459 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 360 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population923464459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753441
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537578
Scheduled Tribes (ST)360178182
Literate Population629342287
Illiterate Population294122172

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur

Dakshin 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaulSouth-West1.04 km
DilpachhandaSouth-East1.04 km
KharailNorth1.10 km
MallikpurSouth1.59 km
Chak JujarEast1.67 km
ParbatipurWest2.21 km
DhulchandriaWest2.21 km
Bara DurgapurNorth-East2.33 km
SibpurSouth-West2.45 km
MahadebpurEast2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur

Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is about 24.5 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 Dakshin Ramkrishnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Ramkrishnapur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dakshin Ramkrishnapur

Where is Dakshin Ramkrishnapur located?

Dakshin Ramkrishnapur village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is Deor.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur?

The pincode of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is 733140.

What is the population of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur?

Dakshin Ramkrishnapur has a total population of 923, including 464 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Dakshin Ramkrishnapur?

There are 223 households in Dakshin Ramkrishnapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Ramkrishnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Ramkrishnapur is 68.15%. Male literacy is 73.71% and female literacy is 62.53%.