Rangtara - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Rangtara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 44.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Baraturigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangtara is 316607. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.94 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Rangtara

According to the 2011 Census, Rangtara village had a total population of 4,120 people, including 2,093 males and 2,027 females, living in 810 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 73.76% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangtara

Rangtara 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 Rangtara

Rangtara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarapith Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Rangtara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rangtara is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangtara

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

Health Facilities in Rangtara

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

FAQs about Rangtara