Ramnagar - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.1 km from Khanakul and around 81.5 km from Chinsura. Khanakul-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 325846. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.53 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Ramnagar 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 Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 2,746 people, consisting of 1,390 males and 1,356 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,684 literate and 1,062 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,888 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramnagar

Ramnagar 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 Ramnagar

Ramnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Ramnagar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ramnagar is about 81.5 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 Ramnagar

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

Health Facilities in Ramnagar

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

FAQs about Ramnagar