Roykhan - Haroa, North 24 Parganas

Roykhan is a village situated in the Haroa subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Haroa. Khasbalanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Roykhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Roykhan is 323698. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.29 hectares and falls under the 743425 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Roykhan

According to the 2011 Census, Roykhan village had a total population of 2,007 people, including 1,070 males and 937 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 83.61% and female literacy at 70.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,506, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Roykhan

Roykhan 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 Roykhan

Roykhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Roykhan is about 31 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 Roykhan

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

Health Facilities in Roykhan

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

FAQs about Roykhan