Raichandpur (P) - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Raichandpur (P) is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 20.1 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raichandpur (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raichandpur (P) is 314902. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.58 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Raichandpur (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Raichandpur (P)

As per Census 2011, Raichandpur (P) village has a total population of 1,784 people, consisting of 943 males and 841 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,348 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 849 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 226 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raichandpur (P) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Raichandpur (P)

Raichandpur (P) 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 Raichandpur (P)

Raichandpur (P) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Azimganj Jn Cabin, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Raichandpur (P) is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Raichandpur (P) is about 20.1 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 Raichandpur (P)

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

Health Facilities in Raichandpur (P)

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

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