Rasikpur - Gazole, Malda

Rasikpur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Gazole and around 32.1 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasikpur is 312504. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.07 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rasikpur

As per Census 2011, Rasikpur village has a total population of 1,261 people, consisting of 647 males and 614 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 883 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,261647614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487672
Scheduled Castes (SC)883453430
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population750411339
Illiterate Population511236275

Nearby Villages of Rasikpur

Rasikpur 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)
BildahadarNorth-West0.94 km
KagasuraNorth1.66 km
AkalpurSouth-West1.70 km
BaniyalEast1.93 km
BilhatiaWest1.98 km
MatailSouth-East2.00 km
Muriya KundaNorth-West2.30 km
Mahakal BonaWest2.36 km
MusidhapNorth-East2.55 km
AihoNorth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rasikpur

Rasikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Rasikpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Rasikpur is about 32.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasikpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rasikpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rasikpur

Where is Rasikpur located?

Rasikpur village is located in Gazole Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rasikpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rasikpur is Gazole-ii.

What is the pincode of Rasikpur?

The pincode of Rasikpur is 732124.

What is the population of Rasikpur?

Rasikpur has a total population of 1,261, including 647 males and 614 females.

How many households are there in Rasikpur?

There are 257 households in Rasikpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rasikpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rasikpur is 59.48%. Male literacy is 63.52% and female literacy is 55.21%.