Rauta - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Rauta is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3 km from Uluberia and around 44.5 km from Howrah. Maheshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rauta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rauta is 332991. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.53 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rauta

As per Census 2011, Rauta village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 343 males and 348 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 657 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rauta

Rauta 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 Rauta

Rauta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Rauta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Rauta is about 44.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rauta

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

Health Facilities in Rauta

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

FAQs about Rauta