Rajnagar - Gazole, Malda

Rajnagar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Gazole and around 46.1 km from English Bazar. Babupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajnagar is 312692. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.61 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rajnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Rajnagar village had a total population of 762 people, including 389 males and 373 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.34%, with male literacy at 66.18% and female literacy at 52.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajnagar

Rajnagar 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 Rajnagar

Rajnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Rajnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Rajnagar is about 46.1 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 Rajnagar

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

Health Facilities in Rajnagar

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

FAQs about Rajnagar