Radhanagar - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Radhanagar is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Polba and around 23.1 km from Chinsura. Akhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhanagar is 325140. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.17 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Radhanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Radhanagar village had a total population of 744 people, including 380 males and 364 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.97%, with male literacy at 58.72% and female literacy at 42.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Radhanagar

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 Radhanagar

Radhanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Radhanagar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Radhanagar is about 23.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radhanagar

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

Health Facilities in 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 Radhanagar village are given below:

FAQs about Radhanagar