Raotara - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Raotara is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 9.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raotara is 321727. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.45 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Raotara

As per Census 2011, Raotara village has a total population of 3,366 people, consisting of 1,763 males and 1,603 females. The village has 778 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,099 literate and 1,267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,777 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 658 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raotara

Raotara 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 Raotara

Raotara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnanagar City Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Raotara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Raotara is about 9.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raotara

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

Health Facilities in Raotara

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

FAQs about Raotara