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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ramnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnagar village had a total population of 511 people, including 273 males and 238 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 73.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

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:

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