Rautara - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Rautara is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 8.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautara is 318079. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.44 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rautara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Rautara

According to the 2011 Census, Rautara village had a total population of 1,171 people, including 577 males and 594 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.54%, with male literacy at 67.90% and female literacy at 55.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Rautara

Rautara 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 Rautara

Public transport in the Rautara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Rautara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rautara is about 8.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rautara

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

Health Facilities in Rautara

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

FAQs about Rautara