Rupnarayanpur - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Rupnarayanpur is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Salanpur and around 124 km from Barddhaman. Rupnarayanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupnarayanpur is 318500. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.84 hectares and falls under the 713386 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rupnarayanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rupnarayanpur

As per Census 2011, Rupnarayanpur village has a total population of 2,242 people, consisting of 1,156 males and 1,086 females. The village has 523 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,791 literate and 451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 572 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2421,1561,086
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1799386
Scheduled Castes (SC)572292280
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20812
Literate Population1,791977814
Illiterate Population451179272

Nearby Villages of Rupnarayanpur

Rupnarayanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhaminberiaSouth0.82 km
HarishadiSouth-East1.20 km
KaladabarSouth-West1.42 km
AmjhariaSouth-East1.44 km
PithakiariNorth-West1.59 km
MuchidiWest1.68 km
BasudebpurSouth2.06 km
SinsberaSouth-West2.08 km
AchhraSouth-East2.11 km
RamdiSouth-West2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rupnarayanpur

Rupnarayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Rupnarayanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Rupnarayanpur is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupnarayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rupnarayanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rupnarayanpur

Where is Rupnarayanpur located?

Rupnarayanpur village is located in Salanpur Subdivision, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rupnarayanpur?

Rupnarayanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rupnarayanpur?

The pincode of Rupnarayanpur is 713386.

What is the population of Rupnarayanpur?

Rupnarayanpur has a total population of 2,242, including 1,156 males and 1,086 females.

How many households are there in Rupnarayanpur?

There are 523 households in Rupnarayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rupnarayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rupnarayanpur is 79.88%. Male literacy is 84.52% and female literacy is 74.95%.