Rajhati - Jangipara, Hooghly

Rajhati is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Jangipara and around 48.8 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajhati is 325684. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.15 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Rajhati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajhati

According to the 2011 Census, Rajhati village had a total population of 904 people, including 450 males and 454 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.82%, with male literacy at 93.93% and female literacy at 79.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Rajhati is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rajhati is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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