Ramchandrapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Ramchandrapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 31.3 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchandrapur is 324724. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.55 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Ramchandrapur 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 Ramchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ramchandrapur village had a total population of 819 people, including 428 males and 391 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.18%, with male literacy at 90.03% and female literacy at 75.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur 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 Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur 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 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Ramchandrapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ramchandrapur is about 31.3 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 Ramchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Ramchandrapur

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

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