Ramnarayanpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Ramnarayanpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Tarakeswar and around 49.8 km from Chinsura. Talpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnarayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnarayanpur is 324457. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.8 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Ramnarayanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnarayanpur village had a total population of 2,801 people, including 1,460 males and 1,341 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 75.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8011,4601,341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227116111
Scheduled Castes (SC)1838895
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1358
Literate Population2,1781,245933
Illiterate Population623215408

Nearby Villages of Ramnarayanpur

Ramnarayanpur 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)
GayeshpurNorth1.05 km
BishnubatiNorth-East1.28 km
JagajibanpurSouth-East1.38 km
MakrarWest1.38 km
KeteraNorth-West1.75 km
AstaraSouth1.88 km
GureNorth1.99 km
BhimpurNorth-East2.06 km
MoktarpurSouth-West2.16 km
Bhata (p)North2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramnarayanpur

Ramnarayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Ramnarayanpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ramnarayanpur is about 49.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramnarayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramnarayanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ramnarayanpur

Where is Ramnarayanpur located?

Ramnarayanpur village is located in Tarakeswar Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramnarayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramnarayanpur is Talpur.

What is the pincode of Ramnarayanpur?

The pincode of Ramnarayanpur is 712401.

What is the population of Ramnarayanpur?

Ramnarayanpur had a total population of 2,801, including 1,460 males and 1,341 females.

How many households are there in Ramnarayanpur?

Ramnarayanpur had 660 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramnarayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramnarayanpur was 84.62%. Male literacy was 92.63% and female literacy was 75.85%.