Raypur

Raypur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Raypur village. As per 2009 stats, Bolla is the gram panchayat of Raypur village.

Here you can discover what makes Raypur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Raypur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raypur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raypur is 311091. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733158. Balurghat is nearest town to Raypur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raypur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raypur

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur has a total population of about 1,020, with approximately 505 males and 515 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 123 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 504. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.27%, with male literacy at about 64.95% and female literacy near 47.77%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raypur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raypur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raypur. As per the 2011 stats, Raypur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raypur

Knowing the nearby villages of Raypur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raypur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raypur