Rautara - Pursura, Hooghly

Rautara is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Pursura and around 56 km from Chinsura. Pursurah-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautara is 324415. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.13 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Rautara

According to the 2011 Census, Rautara village had a total population of 4,626 people, including 2,329 males and 2,297 females, living in 1,018 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.15%, with male literacy at 90.60% and female literacy at 75.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Rautara

Rautara 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 Rautara

Public transport in the Rautara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Rautara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Rautara is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rautara

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

Health Facilities in Rautara

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

FAQs about Rautara