Raghunathpur - Banmankhi, Purnia

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Banmankhi subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banmankhi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Kachahari Balua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 223041. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 854202 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village had a total population of 2,253 people, including 1,175 males and 1,078 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur

Public transport in the Raghunathpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Raghunathpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Raghunathpur is about 32 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 Raghunathpur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

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

FAQs about Raghunathpur