Ramnagar - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Bagda and around 53.7 km from Barasat. Bayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 322455. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.24 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ramnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ramnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnagar village had a total population of 2,135 people, including 1,090 males and 1,045 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 76.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,718, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ramnagar

Ramnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Ramnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ramnagar is about 53.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Ramnagar