Raygarh

Raygarh is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Salbani are the district & sub-district headquarters of Raygarh village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Bishnupur is the gram panchayat of Raygarh village.

Here you can discover what makes Raygarh unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Raygarh’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 Raygarh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raygarh is 338820. The village spans a total geographical area of 106.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721147. Midnapur is nearest town to Raygarh village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Raygarh

Population of Raygarh

According to the 2011 Census, Raygarh has a total population of about 344, with approximately 176 males and 168 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 115 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.49%, with male literacy at about 85.80% and female literacy near 70.83%. There are around 78 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raygarh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raygarh

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

Nearby Villages of Raygarh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Raygarh