Radhikapur is a village in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in the eastern part of the country and is part of the rural settlement pattern characteristic of the West Bengal countryside.
Key facts
| Type | Village |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
Overview
Radhikapur is one of the many small habitations that make up the densely populated rural landscape of West Bengal. Like other villages in the region, local administration is carried out through the gram panchayat system established under the framework of Panchayati Raj in the state.
Geography and setting
The village is situated within the Gangetic plains region of eastern India, an area generally characterised by alluvial soils, a humid subtropical climate, and an economy traditionally rooted in agriculture. Paddy cultivation, along with other seasonal crops, is typical of villages across this part of West Bengal.
Administration
As a village, Radhikapur falls under the three-tier rural local self-government structure of West Bengal, comprising the gram panchayat at the village level, the panchayat samiti at the block level, and the zilla parishad at the district level.
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References
- Wikidata: Q65089751