Raninagar - Kalyani, Nadia

Raninagar is a village situated in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Chakdah and around 44.1 km from Krishnanagar. Chanduria-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raninagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raninagar is 322185. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.2 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Raninagar

According to the 2011 Census, Raninagar village had a total population of 943 people, including 506 males and 437 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.77%, with male literacy at 95.63% and female literacy at 89.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Raninagar

Raninagar 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 Raninagar

Raninagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Raninagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Raninagar is about 44.1 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 Raninagar

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

Health Facilities in Raninagar

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

FAQs about Raninagar