Raspur - Amta - I, Howrah

Raspur is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Amta and around 41.8 km from Howrah. Raspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raspur is 332638. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.88 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Raspur

According to the 2011 Census, Raspur village had a total population of 3,073 people, including 1,552 males and 1,521 females, living in 722 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.19%, with male literacy at 90.84% and female literacy at 79.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,014.

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

Nearby Villages of Raspur

Raspur 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 Raspur

Raspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Raspur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Raspur is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raspur

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

Health Facilities in Raspur

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

FAQs about Raspur