Raypur - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Raypur is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.7 km from Chinsurah and around 20 km from Chinsura. Digsuihoyera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 325049. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.22 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Bansbaria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Raypur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 346 people, including 178 males and 168 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 76.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypur

Raypur 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 Raypur

Public transport in the Raypur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuntighat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansbaria to Raypur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Raypur is about 20 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 Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Raypur

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

FAQs about Raypur