Rangamatia - Ratua - II, Malda

Rangamatia is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5 km from Pukhuria and around 21.7 km from English Bazar. Maharajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamatia is 312456. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.7 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Rangamatia

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamatia village had a total population of 4,858 people, including 2,463 males and 2,395 females, living in 1,074 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.55%, with male literacy at 46.40% and female literacy at 48.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangamatia

Rangamatia 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 Rangamatia

Rangamatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Rangamatia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Rangamatia is about 21.7 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 Rangamatia

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

Health Facilities in Rangamatia

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

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