Uttar Raypur - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Uttar Raypur is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Kaliachak and around 16.6 km from English Bazar. Jalalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Raypur is 313602. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.14 hectares and falls under the 732216 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Raypur village had a total population of 1,415 people, including 715 males and 700 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.53%, with male literacy at 55.42% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Raypur

Uttar Raypur 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 Uttar Raypur

Uttar Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamirghata, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Uttar Raypur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Uttar Raypur is about 16.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Raypur

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

FAQs about Uttar Raypur