Raykhandighi - Gazole, Malda

Raykhandighi is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Gazole and around 29.2 km from English Bazar. Bairgachhi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raykhandighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raykhandighi is 312512. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.84 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Raykhandighi

As per Census 2011, Raykhandighi village has a total population of 2,856 people, consisting of 1,438 males and 1,418 females. The village has 614 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,456 literate and 1,400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,016 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raykhandighi

Raykhandighi 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 Raykhandighi

Raykhandighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Raykhandighi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Raykhandighi is about 29.2 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 Raykhandighi

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

Health Facilities in Raykhandighi

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

FAQs about Raykhandighi