Rayshali - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Rayshali is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rayshali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayshali is 310728. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.85 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Rayshali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Rayshali

According to the 2011 Census, Rayshali village had a total population of 476 people, including 241 males and 235 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 75.47% and female literacy at 64.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayshali

Rayshali 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 Rayshali

Public transport in the Rayshali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Rayshali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Rayshali is about 37.3 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 Rayshali

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

Health Facilities in Rayshali

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

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