Raypur - Hanskhali, Nadia

Raypur is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 18.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Betna Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 321841. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.83 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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 Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raypur

As per Census 2011, Raypur village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 472 males and 404 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 868 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypur

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 Raypur

Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Raypur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Raypur is about 18.7 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 Raypur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Raypur village are given below:

FAQs about Raypur