Radharanipur - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Radharanipur is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Sonakhali and around 78.2 km from Alipore. Jyotishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radharanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radharanipur is 335093. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.32 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning Town is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Radharanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Radharanipur village had a total population of 4,976 people, including 2,491 males and 2,485 females, living in 1,080 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.23%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 71.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,851, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Radharanipur

Radharanipur 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 Radharanipur

Radharanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning Town to Radharanipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Radharanipur is about 78.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radharanipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Radharanipur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Radharanipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Radharanipur village are given below:

FAQs about Radharanipur