Ramshimul - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Ramshimul is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Harischandrapur and around 72.1 km from English Bazar. Rashidabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramshimul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramshimul is 311979. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Ramshimul

According to the 2011 Census, Ramshimul village had a total population of 2,933 people, including 1,561 males and 1,372 females, living in 659 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.98%, with male literacy at 53.69% and female literacy at 45.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramshimul

Ramshimul 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 Ramshimul

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ramshimul. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Ramshimul is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ramshimul is about 72.1 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 Ramshimul

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

Health Facilities in Ramshimul

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

FAQs about Ramshimul