Raghunathbati - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Raghunathbati is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 42.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Damdama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathbati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathbati is 310652. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.12 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Raghunathbati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raghunathbati

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathbati village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 690 males and 666 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 88.75% and female literacy at 76.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathbati

Raghunathbati 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 Raghunathbati

Raghunathbati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Raghunathbati is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Raghunathbati is about 42.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathbati

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathbati

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

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