Raypur - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Raypur is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Deganga. Chakla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 323355. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.48 hectares and falls under the 743423 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Raypur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 2,903 people, including 1,453 males and 1,450 females, living in 639 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 79.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412, 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 Raypur

Raypur 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 Raypur

Public transport in the Raypur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Raypur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Raypur

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

FAQs about Raypur