Ramnagar - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Ramnagar is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 31.7 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 48.5 km from Alipore. Ramnagar-gazipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramnagar is 334548. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.95 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ramnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ramnagar village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 1,066 males and 953 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 64.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0191,066953
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341188153
Scheduled Castes (SC)552827
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,151632519
Illiterate Population868434434

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HatbariaWest1.48 km
IshwaripurSouth-West1.84 km
Dhanurhat (k)East1.87 km
AnoarpurWest2.03 km
Panchanan (k)North-East2.30 km
Baji Sukdebpur (k)North-East2.30 km
Ramchandrapur (k)South-East2.41 km
MasidNorth-West2.46 km
Chak BaidyaSouth2.62 km
Chaulgola (k)East2.94 km

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 Udairampur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Ramnagar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ramnagar is about 48.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ramnagar

Where is Ramnagar located?

Ramnagar village is located in Kulpi Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ramnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramnagar is Ramnagar-gazipur.

What is the pincode of Ramnagar?

The pincode of Ramnagar is 743351.

What is the population of Ramnagar?

Ramnagar had a total population of 2,019, including 1,066 males and 953 females.

How many households are there in Ramnagar?

Ramnagar had 371 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramnagar was 68.59%. Male literacy was 71.98% and female literacy was 64.88%.