Rupganj - Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman

Rupganj is a village situated in the Kanksa subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Kanksa. Molandighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupganj is 318830. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.77 hectares and falls under the 713212 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rupganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rupganj

According to the 2011 Census, Rupganj village had a total population of 1,372 people, including 745 males and 627 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 90.50% and female literacy at 71.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupganj

Rupganj 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 Rupganj

Rupganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Rupganj is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupganj

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

Health Facilities in Rupganj

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

FAQs about Rupganj