Rudrapur - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Rudrapur is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Prafullanagar and around 26.8 km from Barasat. Kumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rudrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rudrapur is 322872. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.15 hectares and falls under the 743271 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Rudrapur

As per Census 2011, Rudrapur village has a total population of 3,572 people, consisting of 1,842 males and 1,730 females. The village has 841 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,707 literate and 865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,439 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5721,8421,730
Child Population (0–6 yrs)373184189
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,439752687
Scheduled Tribes (ST)23149
Literate Population2,7071,4751,232
Illiterate Population865367498

Nearby Villages of Rudrapur

Rudrapur 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)
KashipurEast1.08 km
TunighataNorth1.45 km
SonakeneSouth-West1.76 km
BoyerghataSouth-East1.81 km
Mahisha MachhlandapurNorth-West1.90 km
KharoNorth1.95 km
KumraEast2.38 km
ParpatnaSouth-East2.89 km
PanchgharaNorth-East2.94 km
BamhatiWest3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rudrapur

Rudrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 24.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Rudrapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Rudrapur is about 26.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rudrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rudrapur

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

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

FAQs about Rudrapur

Where is Rudrapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Rudrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rudrapur is Kumra.

What is the pincode of Rudrapur?

The pincode of Rudrapur is 743271.

What is the population of Rudrapur?

Rudrapur has a total population of 3,572, including 1,842 males and 1,730 females.

How many households are there in Rudrapur?

There are 841 households in Rudrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Rudrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rudrapur is 75.78%. Male literacy is 80.08% and female literacy is 71.21%.