Rachhulpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Rachhulpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Bongaon and around 45.5 km from Barasat. Palla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rachhulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rachhulpur is 322667. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.97 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Rachhulpur 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 Rachhulpur

As per Census 2011, Rachhulpur village has a total population of 2,985 people, consisting of 1,578 males and 1,407 females. The village has 720 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,185 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rachhulpur

Rachhulpur 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 Rachhulpur

Rachhulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Rachhulpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Rachhulpur is about 45.5 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 Rachhulpur

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

Health Facilities in Rachhulpur

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

FAQs about Rachhulpur