Rangamati - Habibpur, Malda

Rangamati is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from Habibpur and around 31.7 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamati is 312942. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.1 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Rangamati 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 Rangamati

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamati village had a total population of 871 people, including 429 males and 442 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.30%, with male literacy at 35.93% and female literacy at 22.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 607.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangamati

Rangamati 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 Rangamati

Rangamati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Rangamati is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Rangamati is about 31.7 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 Rangamati

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

Health Facilities in Rangamati

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

FAQs about Rangamati