Ramnagar - Hanskhali, Nadia

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 25.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ramnagar Barachupria-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 321910. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.07 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 5,235 people, consisting of 2,618 males and 2,617 females. The village has 1,217 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 549 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,560 literate and 1,675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 264 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2352,6182,617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)549257292
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,178564614
Scheduled Tribes (ST)264130134
Literate Population3,5601,8781,682
Illiterate Population1,675740935

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)
NebutalaNorth1.52 km
UmarpurNorth-East1.69 km
MalsadahaWest2.28 km
ChupriaWest3.06 km
BhatghataNorth3.11 km
UlasiWest3.40 km
SanatanurNorth3.47 km
SilbariaSouth-West3.64 km
ShyamnagarNorth-West3.73 km
NagarpotaSouth-West4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramnagar

Ramnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagula, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Ramnagar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ramnagar is about 25.6 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 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ramnagar

Where is Ramnagar located?

Ramnagar village is located in Hanskhali Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramnagar is Ramnagar Barachupria-i.

What is the pincode of Ramnagar?

The pincode of Ramnagar is 741502.

What is the population of Ramnagar?

Ramnagar has a total population of 5,235, including 2,618 males and 2,617 females.

How many households are there in Ramnagar?

There are 1,217 households in Ramnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Ramnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramnagar is 68.00%. Male literacy is 71.73% and female literacy is 64.27%.