Rajkol - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Rajkol is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Bagda and around 77.3 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajkol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajkol is 322437. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.92 hectares and falls under the 743270 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Rajkol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajkol

As per Census 2011, Rajkol village has a total population of 589 people, consisting of 309 males and 280 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 417 literate and 172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajkol

Rajkol 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 Rajkol

Rajkol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Rajkol is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Rajkol is about 77.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajkol

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

Health Facilities in Rajkol

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

FAQs about Rajkol