Rasulpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Rasulpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 48.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasulpur is 317867. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.61 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Rasulpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rasulpur

As per Census 2011, Rasulpur village has a total population of 1,308 people, consisting of 684 males and 624 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 778 literate and 530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasulpur

Rasulpur 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 Rasulpur

Rasulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Rasulpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rasulpur is about 48.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasulpur

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

Health Facilities in Rasulpur

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

FAQs about Rasulpur