Ruitchak - Arambag, Hooghly

Ruitchak is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Arambag and around 84 km from Chinsura. Batanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruitchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruitchak is 324247. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.34 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ruitchak 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 Ruitchak

According to the 2011 Census, Ruitchak village had a total population of 765 people, including 397 males and 368 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.83%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruitchak

Ruitchak 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 Ruitchak

Ruitchak 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Ruitchak is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ruitchak is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruitchak

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

Health Facilities in Ruitchak

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

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