Raghunathpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 81.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Palsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 316028. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.81 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village had a total population of 2,052 people, including 1,032 males and 1,020 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.06%, with male literacy at 63.25% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Raghunathpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Raghunathpur is about 81.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

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

FAQs about Raghunathpur