Radha Ballabhpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Radha Ballabhpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 26.9 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radha Ballabhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radha Ballabhpur is 324705. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.85 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Radha Ballabhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Radha Ballabhpur village had a total population of 773 people, including 408 males and 365 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.39%, with male literacy at 95.68% and female literacy at 78.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population773408365
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673829
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1358
Literate Population617354263
Illiterate Population15654102

Nearby Villages of Radha Ballabhpur

Radha Ballabhpur 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)
ManikpurWest0.73 km
BerabariSouth-East0.88 km
SamsaraEast0.93 km
GobararaNorth-West1.10 km
Jot HaranandaWest1.16 km
BelmuriSouth-West1.49 km
AimaEast1.58 km
KagnanSouth1.78 km
KanajuliNorth1.86 km
KantagareEast2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Radha Ballabhpur

Radha Ballabhpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Radha Ballabhpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Radha Ballabhpur is about 26.9 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 Radha Ballabhpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Radha Ballabhpur

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

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

FAQs about Radha Ballabhpur

Where is Radha Ballabhpur located?

Radha Ballabhpur village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Radha Ballabhpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Radha Ballabhpur is Belmuri.

What is the pincode of Radha Ballabhpur?

The pincode of Radha Ballabhpur is 712302.

What is the population of Radha Ballabhpur?

Radha Ballabhpur had a total population of 773, including 408 males and 365 females.

How many households are there in Radha Ballabhpur?

Radha Ballabhpur had 187 households.

What is the literacy rate in Radha Ballabhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Radha Ballabhpur was 87.39%. Male literacy was 95.68% and female literacy was 78.27%.