Rammakhaler Chak - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Rammakhaler Chak is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Bishnupur and around 28.9 km from Alipore. Kulerdari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rammakhaler Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rammakhaler Chak is 333401. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.27 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Rammakhaler Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rammakhaler Chak

As per Census 2011, Rammakhaler Chak village has a total population of 2,597 people, consisting of 1,312 males and 1,285 females. The village has 615 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,975 literate and 622 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,834 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rammakhaler Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5971,3121,285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213111102
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,834906928
Literate Population1,9751,071904
Illiterate Population622241381

Nearby Villages of Rammakhaler Chak

Rammakhaler Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajarampurWest0.93 km
KulerdariSouth-East0.96 km
KarimpurSouth1.09 km
GopalnagarNorth-West1.10 km
Karimpur KismatSouth-West1.18 km
RaghudebpurSouth1.85 km
BakeswarSouth-East2.10 km
KaluaNorth-West2.41 km
JhanjhraSouth2.47 km
AmgachhiSouth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rammakhaler Chak

Rammakhaler Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bagha Jatin, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Rammakhaler Chak is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Rammakhaler Chak is about 28.9 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 Rammakhaler Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rammakhaler Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rammakhaler Chak

Where is Rammakhaler Chak located?

Rammakhaler Chak village is located in Bishnupur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rammakhaler Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Rammakhaler Chak is Kulerdari.

What is the pincode of Rammakhaler Chak?

The pincode of Rammakhaler Chak is 743503.

What is the population of Rammakhaler Chak?

Rammakhaler Chak has a total population of 2,597, including 1,312 males and 1,285 females.

How many households are there in Rammakhaler Chak?

There are 615 households in Rammakhaler Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Rammakhaler Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rammakhaler Chak is 76.05%. Male literacy is 81.63% and female literacy is 70.35%.