Ramshankarpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ramshankarpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.2 km from Bongaon and around 47.3 km from Barasat. Palla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramshankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramshankarpur is 322670. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.9 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ramshankarpur

As per Census 2011, Ramshankarpur village has a total population of 1,136 people, consisting of 595 males and 541 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramshankarpur

Ramshankarpur 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 Ramshankarpur

Ramshankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Ramshankarpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ramshankarpur is about 47.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramshankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Ramshankarpur

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

FAQs about Ramshankarpur