Rajgram - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Rajgram is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 103.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Rajgram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajgram is 316017. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.95 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rajgram

According to the 2011 Census, Rajgram village had a total population of 8,378 people, including 4,284 males and 4,094 females, living in 1,746 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.74%, with male literacy at 52.24% and female literacy at 43.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,805, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajgram

Rajgram 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 Rajgram

Rajgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajgram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Rajgram is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rajgram is about 103.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajgram

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

Health Facilities in Rajgram

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

FAQs about Rajgram