Rautgara - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Rautgara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 26.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautgara is 316511. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.43 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Rautgara

As per Census 2011, Rautgara village has a total population of 1,052 people, consisting of 520 males and 532 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 355 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,052520532
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065056
Scheduled Castes (SC)1416774
Scheduled Tribes (ST)355170185
Literate Population680381299
Illiterate Population372139233

Nearby Villages of Rautgara

Rautgara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NanduraNorth-East0.74 km
HarisaraWest1.03 km
DiaraSouth-East1.55 km
BenegramSouth-East1.70 km
GoralaSouth-West1.89 km
ParuliaEast1.98 km
HosenganjNorth2.00 km
ItahataSouth2.06 km
PathaiNorth-West2.23 km
KesabpurSouth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rautgara

Public transport in the Rautgara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Rautgara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rautgara is about 26.8 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 Rautgara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rautgara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rautgara

Where is Rautgara located?

Rautgara village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rautgara?

The Gram Panchayat of Rautgara is Bajitpur.

What is the pincode of Rautgara?

The pincode of Rautgara is 731216.

What is the population of Rautgara?

Rautgara has a total population of 1,052, including 520 males and 532 females.

How many households are there in Rautgara?

There are 257 households in Rautgara.

What is the literacy rate in Rautgara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rautgara is 64.64%. Male literacy is 73.27% and female literacy is 56.20%.