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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Rajhat village has a total population of 2,728 people, consisting of 1,407 males and 1,321 females. The village has 665 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,136 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 530 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rajhat are given below:

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