Ramchandrapur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Ramchandrapur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Gaighata and around 45.5 km from Barasat. Shimulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchandrapur is 322747. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.02 hectares and falls under the 743287 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ramchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ramchandrapur village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 741 males and 684 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.96%, with male literacy at 90.28% and female literacy at 79.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Ramchandrapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ramchandrapur is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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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