Raikundu

Raikundu is a village located in Daspur I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.8km away from sub-district headquarter Daspur . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Raikundu village. As per 2009 stats, Niznarajol is the gram panchayat of Raikundu village.

Here you can discover what makes Raikundu unique in its vibrant Daspur I-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Raikundu’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 Raikundu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raikundu is 337789. The village spans a total geographical area of 131.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721150. Medinipur is nearest town to Raikundu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raikundu 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 Chandrakona Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Raikundu

According to the 2011 Census, Raikundu has a total population of about 1,480, with approximately 714 males and 766 females. The sex ratio is around 1072 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,451 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.30%, with male literacy at about 65.13% and female literacy near 40.34%. There are around 286 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raikundu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raikundu

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

Nearby Villages of Raikundu

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

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