Radhaballabhpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Radhaballabhpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Khanakul and around 74.8 km from Chinsura. Pole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhaballabhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhaballabhpur is 325832. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.08 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Radhaballabhpur

As per Census 2011, Radhaballabhpur village has a total population of 5,168 people, consisting of 2,713 males and 2,455 females. The village has 1,090 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 670 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,356 literate and 1,812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1682,7132,455
Child Population (0–6 yrs)670352318
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,312692620
Literate Population3,3561,8961,460
Illiterate Population1,812817995

Nearby Villages of Radhaballabhpur

Radhaballabhpur 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)
Chak BheduaSouth-East1.68 km
Para BagnanNorth1.71 km
Gauran MandaranEast1.95 km
ChunaitNorth-East1.99 km
SaibonaSouth-East2.21 km
PatulSouth-West2.29 km
SapathWest2.39 km
GauranEast2.58 km
Balai ChakNorth-East2.86 km
BhandarhatiNorth-East2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Radhaballabhpur

Radhaballabhpur 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 43.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Radhaballabhpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Radhaballabhpur is about 74.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radhaballabhpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Radhaballabhpur

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

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

FAQs about Radhaballabhpur

Where is Radhaballabhpur located?

Radhaballabhpur village is located in Khanakul - I Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Radhaballabhpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Radhaballabhpur is Pole-ii.

What is the pincode of Radhaballabhpur?

The pincode of Radhaballabhpur is 712406.

What is the population of Radhaballabhpur?

Radhaballabhpur has a total population of 5,168, including 2,713 males and 2,455 females.

How many households are there in Radhaballabhpur?

There are 1,090 households in Radhaballabhpur.

What is the literacy rate in Radhaballabhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Radhaballabhpur is 64.94%. Male literacy is 69.89% and female literacy is 59.47%.