Ramnagar - Purulia - I, Purulia

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Purulia and around 33.1 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 330973. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.82 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ramnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnagar village had a total population of 2,589 people, including 1,626 males and 963 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 592 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.74%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 55.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 379.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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

Public transport in the Ramnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Ramnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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