Rakhalmara - Jamboni, Jhargram

Rakhalmara is a village situated in the Jamboni subdivision of Jhargram district, West Bengal. Kapgari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakhalmara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhalmara is 340234. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.51 hectares and falls under the 721505 pincode. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rakhalmara

As per Census 2011, Rakhalmara village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 124 males and 137 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261124137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281018
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20899109
Literate Population1588672
Illiterate Population1033865

Nearby Villages of Rakhalmara

Rakhalmara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BankberSouth0.88 km
Uttar BodakataNorth-East0.89 km
BeragariNorth-West1.25 km
ChilkiEast1.25 km
KuchasuliSouth1.26 km
AmlataraSouth-East1.28 km
AmlaguraEast1.36 km
KukurmuriWest1.37 km
DarkholaSouth-East1.38 km
GobindapurNorth1.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rakhalmara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rakhalmara. The nearest railway station is Gidni, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhargram to Rakhalmara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakhalmara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rakhalmara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rakhalmara

Where is Rakhalmara located?

Rakhalmara village is located in Jamboni Subdivision, Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rakhalmara?

The Gram Panchayat of Rakhalmara is Kapgari.

What is the pincode of Rakhalmara?

The pincode of Rakhalmara is 721505.

What is the population of Rakhalmara?

Rakhalmara has a total population of 261, including 124 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Rakhalmara?

There are 49 households in Rakhalmara.

What is the literacy rate in Rakhalmara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rakhalmara is 60.54%. Male literacy is 69.35% and female literacy is 52.55%.