Radhakrishna Nagar - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Radhakrishna Nagar is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from Ramganga and around 95 km from Alipore. Durbachati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhakrishna Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhakrishna Nagar is 335358. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.06 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Radhakrishna Nagar

As per Census 2011, Radhakrishna Nagar village has a total population of 3,068 people, consisting of 1,564 males and 1,504 females. The village has 656 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,315 literate and 753 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Radhakrishna Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Radhakrishna Nagar

Radhakrishna Nagar 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 Radhakrishna Nagar

Radhakrishna Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Radhakrishna Nagar is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Radhakrishna Nagar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radhakrishna Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Radhakrishna Nagar

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

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