Rajhat - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Rajhat is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Polba and around 10.3 km from Chinsura. Rajhat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajhat is 325164. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.61 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rajhat

According to the 2011 Census, Rajhat village had a total population of 2,728 people, including 1,407 males and 1,321 females, living in 665 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.75%, with male literacy at 88.94% and female literacy at 82.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajhat

Rajhat 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 Rajhat

Rajhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandel Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Rajhat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rajhat is about 10.3 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 Rajhat

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

Health Facilities in Rajhat

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

FAQs about Rajhat