Rangpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Rangpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 34.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sirsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangpur is 317953. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.41 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Rangpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Rangpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rangpur village had a total population of 469 people, including 240 males and 229 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.64%, with male literacy at 97.54% and female literacy at 93.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangpur

Rangpur 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 Rangpur

Rangpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Rangpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rangpur is about 34.9 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 Rangpur

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

Health Facilities in Rangpur

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

FAQs about Rangpur