Ramnagar - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Manbazar and around 33.1 km from Purulia. Baramasya-ramnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 331980. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.24 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 61 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 1,003 people, consisting of 489 males and 514 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 547 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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Ramnagar is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ramnagar is about 33.1 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 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