Paschim Radhanagar - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Paschim Radhanagar is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Khanakul and around 80.3 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Radhanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Radhanagar is 325862. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.5 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Paschim Radhanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paschim Radhanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Radhanagar village had a total population of 2,417 people, including 1,218 males and 1,199 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.12%, with male literacy at 72.71% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,747, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Radhanagar

Paschim Radhanagar 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 Paschim Radhanagar

Paschim Radhanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Paschim Radhanagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paschim Radhanagar is about 80.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Radhanagar

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Radhanagar

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

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