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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Rupganj village has a total population of 1,372 people, consisting of 745 males and 627 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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