Raypur - English Bazar, Malda

Raypur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Malda and around 5.1 km from English Bazar. Jadupur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 313415. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.3 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 1,523 people, including 801 males and 722 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.65%, with male literacy at 68.88% and female literacy at 53.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypur

Raypur 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 Raypur

Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Raypur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Raypur is about 5.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Raypur

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

FAQs about Raypur