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.

Here you can discover what makes Rangapur unique in its vibrant Barasat I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Rangapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Rangapur has a total population of about 2,081, with approximately 1,054 males and 1,027 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 223 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 545 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 46. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.90%, with male literacy at about 76.00% and female literacy near 69.72%. There are around 464 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rangapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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