Rangapur

Rangapur is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.1km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 7.2km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Ichhapur Nilganj is the gram panchayat of Rangapur village.

Rangapur has its own place in the vibrant North Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Rangapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rangapur is 323156. The village spans a total geographical area of 45.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700121. Barasat is nearest town to Rangapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rangapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Madhyamgram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rangapur

Population of Rangapur

Below is a concise population overview of Rangapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Rangapur village:

• The total population of Rangapur village is around 2,081, including approximately 1,054 males and 1,027 females, with a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 223 children aged 0–6 years in Rangapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Rangapur village has 545 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 46 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Rangapur village is about 72.90%, with male literacy at 76.00% and female literacy at 69.72%.
• There are around 464 households in Rangapur village.

Connectivity of Rangapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rangapur. As per the 2011 stats, Rangapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rangapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Rangapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rangapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rangapur