Raypur

Raypur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.3km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 34.9km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Raypur village.

Here you can discover what makes Raypur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-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 310730. The village spans a total geographical area of 63.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Raypur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km 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 Kumarganj 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 1,064, with approximately 571 males and 493 females. The sex ratio is around 863 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 132 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 21. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.64%, with male literacy at about 72.68% and female literacy near 66.13%. There are around 271 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