Rangtara Village Overview
Rangtara is a village in Mayureswar I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.8 km from Mollarpur tehsil headquarters and around 44.9 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bajitpur is the Gram Panchayat for Rangtara village.
The sections below provide essential information about Rangtara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangtara is 316607. The village covers a geographical area of 222.94 hectares and has a pincode of 731245. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Rangtara
Population & Demographics of Rangtara
This section provides population and demographic details of Rangtara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,120 | 2,093 | 2,027 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 743 | 374 | 369 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 64 | 38 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 2,305 | 1,268 | 1,037 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,815 | 825 | 990 |
Key population details of Rangtara village are given below:
- Rangtara village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,120, including approximately 2,093 males and 2,027 females, with a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 64 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 47 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Rangtara village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.95%.
- There are around 810 households in Rangtara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Rangtara
Transport facilities help residents of Rangtara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Rangtara
The following villages are located close to Rangtara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rangtara
- Where is Rangtara located?
- Rangtara village is located in Mayureswar I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Rangtara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Rangtara is Bajitpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Rangtara?
- The pincode of Rangtara is 731245.
- What is the population of Rangtara?
- Rangtara has a total population of 4,120, including 2,093 males and 2,027 females.
- How many households are there in Rangtara?
- There are 810 households in Rangtara.
- What is the literacy rate in Rangtara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangtara is 55.95%. Male literacy is 60.58% and female literacy is 51.16%.