Ramchandrapur - Jangipara, Hooghly

Ramchandrapur is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Jangipara and around 37.5 km from Chinsura. Furfura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchandrapur is 325771. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.4 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Srirampur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ramchandrapur

As per Census 2011, Ramchandrapur village has a total population of 816 people, consisting of 400 males and 416 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population816400416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166056
Scheduled Castes (SC)934647
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422121
Literate Population550278272
Illiterate Population266122144

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SandhipurEast0.99 km
GopalnagarSouth1.09 km
HazipurWest1.13 km
Purbba DurgapurSouth-West1.21 km
KashipurNorth1.40 km
Purbba MallikpurNorth-East1.84 km
Chak TajpurEast1.94 km
BhimpurWest2.09 km
FurfuraSouth2.11 km
ChaurpurWest2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maliya, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srirampur to Ramchandrapur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ramchandrapur is about 37.5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ramchandrapur

Where is Ramchandrapur located?

Ramchandrapur village is located in Jangipara Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramchandrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramchandrapur is Furfura.

What is the pincode of Ramchandrapur?

The pincode of Ramchandrapur is 712403.

What is the population of Ramchandrapur?

Ramchandrapur has a total population of 816, including 400 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Ramchandrapur?

There are 161 households in Ramchandrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ramchandrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramchandrapur is 67.40%. Male literacy is 69.50% and female literacy is 65.38%.