Raypur - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Raypur is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Burdwan. Rayan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 320075. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.9 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 779 people, including 401 males and 378 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.69%, with male literacy at 86.63% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypur

Raypur 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 Raypur

Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Raypur is about 8 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 Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Raypur

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

FAQs about Raypur