Ramnagar - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Nutanhat and around 40.2 km from Barddhaman. Chanak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 319042. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.75 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Ramnagar

As per Census 2011, Ramnagar village has a total population of 1,297 people, consisting of 642 males and 655 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 899 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,297642655
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125953
Scheduled Castes (SC)455235220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673235
Literate Population899478421
Illiterate Population398164234

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MallikpurSouth0.91 km
DighaWest1.14 km
SaruliaSouth-East1.69 km
ShibbatiNorth-West1.72 km
PalparaNorth-East1.82 km
SarangapurSouth1.83 km
RaghunathpurNorth2.10 km
UjirpurSouth-East2.57 km
BasatpurSouth2.66 km
SoaraWest3.07 km

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 Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Ramnagar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Ramnagar is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ramnagar

Where is Ramnagar located?

Ramnagar village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramnagar is Chanak.

What is the pincode of Ramnagar?

The pincode of Ramnagar is 713128.

What is the population of Ramnagar?

Ramnagar has a total population of 1,297, including 642 males and 655 females.

How many households are there in Ramnagar?

There are 312 households in Ramnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Ramnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramnagar is 69.31%. Male literacy is 74.45% and female literacy is 64.27%.