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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Ramshimul village has a total population of 2,933 people, consisting of 1,561 males and 1,372 females. The village has 659 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 402 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,265 literate and 1,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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