Ramnagar - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Piyali and around 32.7 km from Alipore. Ramnagar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 333966. The village covers a total geographical area of 1364.2 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ramnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnagar village had a total population of 17,053 people, including 8,706 males and 8,347 females, living in 3,964 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.11%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 70.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Ramnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapdhapi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Ramnagar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ramnagar is about 32.7 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