Ramnagar - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 32.7 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 314909. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.07 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ramnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 511 people, consisting of 273 males and 238 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 359 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population511273238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573423
Scheduled Castes (SC)1385
Literate Population359202157
Illiterate Population1527181

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AkbarpurSouth-West1.03 km
DilalpurSouth-East1.22 km
BegampurNorth1.46 km
NoadaWest1.85 km
KalikapurSouth1.97 km
KanchannagarNorth2.03 km
Bagdhar (p)North-West2.49 km
AmbarnagarNorth2.50 km
HasnabadSouth2.54 km
PalasbatiNorth2.66 km

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 Jiaganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Jiaganj to Ramnagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Ramnagar is about 32.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ramnagar

Where is Ramnagar located?

Ramnagar village is located in Murshidabad Jiaganj Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramnagar is Bahadurpur.

What is the pincode of Ramnagar?

The pincode of Ramnagar is 742164.

What is the population of Ramnagar?

Ramnagar has a total population of 511, including 273 males and 238 females.

How many households are there in Ramnagar?

There are 115 households in Ramnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Ramnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramnagar is 70.25%. Male literacy is 73.99% and female literacy is 65.97%.