Radhakrishnpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Radhakrishnpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhakrishnpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhakrishnpur is 310891. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.32 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Radhakrishnpur

As per Census 2011, Radhakrishnpur village has a total population of 423 people, consisting of 217 males and 206 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population423217206
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573522
Scheduled Castes (SC)1669175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)662937
Literate Population306164142
Illiterate Population1175364

Nearby Villages of Radhakrishnpur

Radhakrishnpur 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)
AnarpurWest0.73 km
TelainSouth-West0.75 km
JamirbariWest1.33 km
KuraldangaSouth-West1.43 km
Enatullapur MunjarichakNorth-West1.54 km
GholdaraWest1.69 km
PiarapurNorth1.70 km
UzirpurSouth1.88 km
UchatNorth-West2.02 km
DarajpurNorth2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Radhakrishnpur

Radhakrishnpur 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 13.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Radhakrishnpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Radhakrishnpur is about 29.6 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 Radhakrishnpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Radhakrishnpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Radhakrishnpur 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 Radhakrishnpur

Where is Radhakrishnpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Radhakrishnpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Radhakrishnpur is Batun.

What is the pincode of Radhakrishnpur?

The pincode of Radhakrishnpur is 733133.

What is the population of Radhakrishnpur?

Radhakrishnpur has a total population of 423, including 217 males and 206 females.

How many households are there in Radhakrishnpur?

There are 103 households in Radhakrishnpur.

What is the literacy rate in Radhakrishnpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Radhakrishnpur is 72.34%. Male literacy is 75.58% and female literacy is 68.93%.