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

As per Census 2011, Rangamati village has a total population of 871 people, consisting of 429 males and 442 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 658 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 607 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population871429442
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447074
Scheduled Castes (SC)1909694
Scheduled Tribes (ST)607295312
Literate Population21312984
Illiterate Population658300358

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajdolWest1.23 km
KalnaEast1.37 km
SarbadikpurWest1.95 km
JamalpurNorth-East2.12 km
Pathar MandalaNorth-West2.17 km
KhochakandarSouth2.20 km
PasuliWest2.45 km
KaranjaEast2.64 km
Pathar KhayranNorth2.69 km
MangalpuraSouth-West2.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rangamati

Where is Rangamati located?

Rangamati village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rangamati?

The Gram Panchayat of Rangamati is Mangalpur.

What is the pincode of Rangamati?

The pincode of Rangamati is 732122.

What is the population of Rangamati?

Rangamati has a total population of 871, including 429 males and 442 females.

How many households are there in Rangamati?

There are 192 households in Rangamati.

What is the literacy rate in Rangamati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangamati is 24.45%. Male literacy is 30.07% and female literacy is 19.00%.