Raghunathpur - Nakashipara, Nadia

Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 29.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Billwagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 321489. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.78 hectares and falls under the 741138 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Raghunathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village had a total population of 2,598 people, including 1,309 males and 1,289 females, living in 681 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.73%, with male literacy at 42.68% and female literacy at 34.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Raghunathpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Raghunathpur is about 29.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpur

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

Health Facilities in Raghunathpur

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

FAQs about Raghunathpur