Raghubirpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Raghubirpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 11.1 km from Barasat. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghubirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghubirpur is 323208. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.29 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Raghubirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raghubirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghubirpur village had a total population of 2,190 people, including 1,140 males and 1,050 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 80.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1901,1401,050
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271148123
Scheduled Castes (SC)1397366
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population1,635887748
Illiterate Population555253302

Nearby Villages of Raghubirpur

Raghubirpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KotraNorth-West0.78 km
JafarpurSouth-East1.18 km
NimdariaNorth-East1.23 km
UlaWest1.64 km
UthandangaNorth-West1.67 km
KalsaraSouth-West1.73 km
MuktarpurEast1.88 km
NaksaNorth1.90 km
PuturiSouth1.97 km
KharkiNorth2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghubirpur

Public transport in the Raghubirpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahira Kalibari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Raghubirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Raghubirpur is about 11.1 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 Raghubirpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Raghubirpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raghubirpur

Where is Raghubirpur located?

Raghubirpur village is located in Barasat - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Raghubirpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghubirpur is Kotra.

What is the pincode of Raghubirpur?

The pincode of Raghubirpur is 743294.

What is the population of Raghubirpur?

Raghubirpur had a total population of 2,190, including 1,140 males and 1,050 females.

How many households are there in Raghubirpur?

Raghubirpur had 498 households.

What is the literacy rate in Raghubirpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghubirpur was 85.20%. Male literacy was 89.42% and female literacy was 80.69%.