Rasulpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Rasulpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 22.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasulpur is 310925. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.12 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rasulpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rasulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rasulpur village had a total population of 576 people, including 298 males and 278 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.98%, with male literacy at 69.40% and female literacy at 51.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasulpur

Rasulpur 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 Rasulpur

Rasulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Rasulpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Rasulpur is about 22.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasulpur

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

Health Facilities in Rasulpur

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

FAQs about Rasulpur