Rajganja - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Rajganja is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 12.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajganja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajganja is 318072. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.54 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rajganja

As per Census 2011, Rajganja village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 423 males and 408 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 349 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population831423408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904644
Scheduled Castes (SC)349178171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1446480
Literate Population498288210
Illiterate Population333135198

Nearby Villages of Rajganja

Rajganja 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhanrarberaEast0.82 km
SimlakuriWest0.99 km
KaramtalSouth-East1.47 km
ShimultariSouth-West1.99 km
PadampurSouth-West2.34 km
Chak NakartaliSouth-East2.54 km
GopalpurEast2.61 km
BhonraSouth2.65 km
PalashbanWest2.66 km
MajhgramNorth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajganja

Rajganja is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Rajganja is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rajganja is about 12.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajganja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rajganja

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rajganja

Where is Rajganja located?

Rajganja village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajganja?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajganja is Parulia.

What is the pincode of Rajganja?

The pincode of Rajganja is 731126.

What is the population of Rajganja?

Rajganja has a total population of 831, including 423 males and 408 females.

How many households are there in Rajganja?

There are 204 households in Rajganja.

What is the literacy rate in Rajganja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajganja is 59.93%. Male literacy is 68.09% and female literacy is 51.47%.