Madhya Raghunathpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Madhya Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhya Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhya Raghunathpur is 310693. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.76 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Madhya 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 Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madhya Raghunathpur

As per Census 2011, Madhya Raghunathpur village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 352 males and 289 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 821 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population641352289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794831
Scheduled Castes (SC)1177146
Literate Population509276233
Illiterate Population1327656

Nearby Villages of Madhya Raghunathpur

Madhya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BanihariSouth-East0.65 km
ChakshriNorth-East1.08 km
JanchiNorth1.13 km
KunailSouth1.34 km
ShankarpurSouth-East1.39 km
NehatairNorth-West1.42 km
TilchharaSouth-West1.53 km
KharpaNorth-West1.89 km
SamraNorth2.06 km
Nitpur PrasadpurSouth-West2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhya Raghunathpur

Madhya Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Madhya Raghunathpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Madhya Raghunathpur is about 37.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhya Raghunathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Madhya 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 Madhya Raghunathpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Madhya Raghunathpur

Where is Madhya Raghunathpur located?

Madhya Raghunathpur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madhya Raghunathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhya Raghunathpur is Chaloon.

What is the pincode of Madhya Raghunathpur?

The pincode of Madhya Raghunathpur is 733140.

What is the population of Madhya Raghunathpur?

Madhya Raghunathpur has a total population of 641, including 352 males and 289 females.

How many households are there in Madhya Raghunathpur?

There are 149 households in Madhya Raghunathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Madhya Raghunathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhya Raghunathpur is 79.41%. Male literacy is 78.41% and female literacy is 80.62%.