Ramkantapur - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Ramkantapur is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.3 km from Bishnupur and around 29.1 km from Alipore. Panakua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramkantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramkantapur is 333433. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.7 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ramkantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ramkantapur village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 628 males and 593 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 960.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramkantapur

Ramkantapur 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 Ramkantapur

Ramkantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallikpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Ramkantapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ramkantapur is about 29.1 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 Ramkantapur

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

Health Facilities in Ramkantapur

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

FAQs about Ramkantapur