Radha Nagar - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Radha Nagar is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 46 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radha Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radha Nagar is 324572. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.55 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Radha Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Radha Nagar village had a total population of 1,746 people, including 892 males and 854 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.61%, with male literacy at 75.90% and female literacy at 63.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,178.

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

Nearby Villages of Radha Nagar

Radha Nagar 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 Radha Nagar

Radha Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Radha Nagar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Radha Nagar is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radha Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Radha Nagar

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 Nagar village are given below:

FAQs about Radha Nagar