Rajhati - Arambag, Hooghly

Rajhati is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Arambag and around 65.1 km from Chinsura. Mayapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajhati is 324300. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.8 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Rajhati 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 Rajhati

As per Census 2011, Rajhati village has a total population of 729 people, consisting of 381 males and 348 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rajhati are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rajhati

Rajhati 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 Rajhati

Rajhati 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 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Rajhati is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rajhati is about 65.1 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 Rajhati

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

Health Facilities in Rajhati

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

FAQs about Rajhati