Rajipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Rajipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37.9 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajipur is 324552. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.3 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Rajipur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajipur village had a total population of 3,659 people, including 1,848 males and 1,811 females, living in 897 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.66%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajipur

Rajipur 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 Rajipur

Rajipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Rajipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rajipur is about 37.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajipur

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

Health Facilities in Rajipur

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

FAQs about Rajipur