Kharua Rajapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Kharua Rajapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Bongaon and around 46.6 km from Barasat. Kalupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharua Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharua Rajapur is 322572. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.15 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharua Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kharua Rajapur village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 813 males and 778 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.93%, with male literacy at 94.21% and female literacy at 85.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,095, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharua Rajapur

Kharua Rajapur 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 Kharua Rajapur

Kharua Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Kharua Rajapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kharua Rajapur is about 46.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharua Rajapur

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

Health Facilities in Kharua Rajapur

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

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