Ramnagar - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from Gaighata and around 53.6 km from Barasat. Ramnagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 322767. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.56 hectares and falls under the 743273 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ramnagar 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 Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 4,521 people, consisting of 2,271 males and 2,250 females. The village has 1,106 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,415 literate and 1,106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,949 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Ramnagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ramnagar is about 53.6 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