Rajatpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Rajatpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 39.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajatpur is 317837. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.6 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Rajatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rajatpur

As per Census 2011, Rajatpur village has a total population of 1,735 people, consisting of 894 males and 841 females. The village has 410 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,309 literate and 426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 823 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rajatpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rajatpur

Rajatpur 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 Rajatpur

Rajatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Rajatpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rajatpur is about 39.3 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 Rajatpur

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

Health Facilities in Rajatpur

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

FAQs about Rajatpur