Raypur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Raypur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 39.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Rupuspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 318339. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.73 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 379 people, including 181 males and 198 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.54%, with male literacy at 69.39% and female literacy at 44.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypur

Raypur 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 Raypur

Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohapur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Raypur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Raypur is about 39.5 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 Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Raypur

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

FAQs about Raypur