Rukminidanga - Chakdah, Nadia

Rukminidanga is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 44.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rukminidanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukminidanga is 322232. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.22 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rukminidanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rukminidanga

According to the 2011 Census, Rukminidanga village had a total population of 1,158 people, including 590 males and 568 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.04%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukminidanga

Rukminidanga 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 Rukminidanga

Rukminidanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Rukminidanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Rukminidanga is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukminidanga

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

Health Facilities in Rukminidanga

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

FAQs about Rukminidanga