Ragpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Ragpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Arambag and around 66.3 km from Chinsura. Arandi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragpur is 324380. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.71 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ragpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ragpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ragpur village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 585 males and 605 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.97%, with male literacy at 69.26% and female literacy at 58.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 854.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragpur

Ragpur 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 Ragpur

Ragpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Ragpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ragpur is about 66.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragpur

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

Health Facilities in Ragpur

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

FAQs about Ragpur