Rasa - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Rasa is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 41.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hazratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasa is 318456. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.73 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rasa

As per Census 2011, Rasa village has a total population of 4,037 people, consisting of 2,097 males and 1,940 females. The village has 931 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,394 literate and 1,643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,997 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasa

Rasa 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 Rasa

Rasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Rasa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rasa is about 41.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasa

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

Health Facilities in Rasa

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

FAQs about Rasa