Ristara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ristara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ristara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ristara is 311217. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.91 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ristara 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 Ristara

According to the 2011 Census, Ristara village had a total population of 524 people, including 266 males and 258 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 82.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Ristara

Ristara 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 Ristara

Public transport in the Ristara 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 2.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Ristara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ristara is about 8.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ristara

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

Health Facilities in Ristara

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

FAQs about Ristara