Ramnagar - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Shyampur and around 58.2 km from Howrah. Shashati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 333247. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.07 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ramnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnagar village had a total population of 2,820 people, including 1,516 males and 1,304 females, living in 698 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.82%, with male literacy at 90.04% and female literacy at 83.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 643, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Ramnagar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ramnagar is about 58.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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