Rautara - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Rautara is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Bongaon and around 66.4 km from Barasat. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautara is 322533. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.81 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rautara

As per Census 2011, Rautara village has a total population of 1,279 people, consisting of 643 males and 636 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rautara

Rautara 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 Rautara

Rautara 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 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Rautara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Rautara is about 66.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rautara

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

Health Facilities in Rautara

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

FAQs about Rautara