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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Rasikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rasikpur village had a total population of 1,261 people, including 647 males and 614 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.39%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 883, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Rasikpur