Rahutara - Habibpur, Malda

Rahutara is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Habibpur and around 31.3 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahutara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahutara is 312951. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.9 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rahutara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rahutara

According to the 2011 Census, Rahutara village had a total population of 775 people, including 394 males and 381 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahutara

Rahutara 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 Rahutara

Rahutara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Rahutara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Rahutara is about 31.3 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 Rahutara

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

Health Facilities in Rahutara

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

FAQs about Rahutara