Rudrani - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Rudrani is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 28.7 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rudrani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudrani is 324719. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.37 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Rudrani 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 Rudrani

According to the 2011 Census, Rudrani village had a total population of 2,694 people, including 1,306 males and 1,388 females, living in 691 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 82.80% and female literacy at 65.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 906, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 713.

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

Nearby Villages of Rudrani

Rudrani 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 Rudrani

Rudrani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Rudrani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rudrani is about 28.7 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 Rudrani

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

Health Facilities in Rudrani

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

FAQs about Rudrani