Rahatail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Rahatail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahatail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahatail is 311109. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.6 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurgaht is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rahatail 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 Rahatail

According to the 2011 Census, Rahatail village had a total population of 550 people, including 285 males and 265 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.10%, with male literacy at 57.20% and female literacy at 42.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahatail

Rahatail 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 Rahatail

Public transport in the Rahatail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurgaht to Rahatail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Rahatail is about 10.7 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 Rahatail

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

Health Facilities in Rahatail

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

FAQs about Rahatail