Ramchandrapur - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Ramchandrapur is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.2 km from Narayanpur and around 25.6 km from Barasat. Shibdaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchandrapur is 323087. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.99 hectares and falls under the 743166 pincode. Naihati is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ramchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ramchandrapur village had a total population of 2,884 people, including 1,516 males and 1,368 females, living in 662 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.69%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 72.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,850, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur 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 Ramchandrapur

Ramchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Halisahar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naihati to Ramchandrapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ramchandrapur 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 Ramchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Ramchandrapur

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

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