Chhoto Raghunathpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chhoto Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhoto Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhoto Raghunathpur is 311298. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.53 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhoto Raghunathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhoto Raghunathpur

As per Census 2011, Chhoto Raghunathpur village has a total population of 590 people, consisting of 308 males and 282 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhoto Raghunathpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhoto Raghunathpur

Chhoto 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 Chhoto Raghunathpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chhoto Raghunathpur. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chhoto Raghunathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chhoto Raghunathpur is about 12.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhoto Raghunathpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhoto 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 Chhoto Raghunathpur village are given below:

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