Rajnagar

Rajnagar is a village located in Namkhana subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Namkhana (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shibrampur is the gram panchayat of Rajnagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Rajnagar unique in its vibrant Namkhana-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Rajnagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rajnagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rajnagar is 335302. The village spans a total geographical area of 596.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743357. Kakdwip is nearest town to Rajnagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rajnagar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rajnagar

Population of Rajnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Rajnagar has a total population of about 5,055, with approximately 2,613 males and 2,442 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 551 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,624 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.92%, with male literacy at about 82.78% and female literacy near 72.73%. There are around 1,263 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rajnagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rajnagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rajnagar. As per the 2011 stats, Rajnagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rajnagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Rajnagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rajnagar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajnagar