Raghabpur - Chakdah, Nadia

Raghabpur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 48.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hingnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghabpur is 322279. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.22 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Raghabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghabpur village had a total population of 821 people, including 428 males and 393 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.82%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghabpur

Raghabpur 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 Raghabpur

Raghabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Raghabpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Raghabpur is about 48.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghabpur

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

Health Facilities in Raghabpur

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

FAQs about Raghabpur