Raynagar - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Raynagar is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nokari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raynagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raynagar is 322064. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.39 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Raynagar 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raynagar

As per Census 2011, Raynagar village has a total population of 4,826 people, consisting of 2,526 males and 2,300 females. The village has 1,115 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 450 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,592 literate and 1,234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raynagar

Raynagar 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 Raynagar

Raynagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghar to Raynagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Raynagar is about 33.8 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 Raynagar

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

Health Facilities in Raynagar

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

FAQs about Raynagar