Radhakantapur - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Radhakantapur is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 24.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Khisma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhakantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhakantapur is 321994. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.7 hectares and falls under the 741127 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Radhakantapur 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 paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Radhakantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Radhakantapur village had a total population of 3,818 people, including 2,003 males and 1,815 females, living in 910 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.78%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 72.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Radhakantapur

Radhakantapur 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 Radhakantapur

Radhakantapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Radhakantapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Radhakantapur is about 24.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radhakantapur

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

Health Facilities in Radhakantapur

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

FAQs about Radhakantapur