Ristara

Ristara is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.3km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Ristara village. As per 2009 stats, Danga is the gram panchayat of Ristara village.

Here you can discover what makes Ristara unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ristara’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 Ristara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ristara is 311217. The village spans a total geographical area of 96.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Ristara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ristara 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 Ristara

Population of Ristara

According to the 2011 Census, Ristara has a total population of about 524, with approximately 266 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 59 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 149. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.01%, with male literacy at about 84.59% and female literacy near 73.26%. There are around 143 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ristara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ristara

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

Nearby Villages of Ristara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ristara