Rupsimuli - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Rupsimuli is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 24.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupsimuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupsimuli is 318201. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.28 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rupsimuli

According to the 2011 Census, Rupsimuli village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 594 males and 568 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.76%, with male literacy at 77.73% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupsimuli

Rupsimuli 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 Rupsimuli

Rupsimuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Rupsimuli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rupsimuli is about 24.1 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 Rupsimuli

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

Health Facilities in Rupsimuli

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

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