Rangamati - Arsha, Purulia

Rangamati is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Sirkabad and around 21.6 km from Purulia. Arsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangamati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangamati is 331193. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.67 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Rangamati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rangamati

According to the 2011 Census, Rangamati village had a total population of 4,365 people, including 2,242 males and 2,123 females, living in 856 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.41%, with male literacy at 77.27% and female literacy at 42.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangamati

Rangamati 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 Rangamati

Rangamati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Rangamati is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rangamati is about 21.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangamati

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

Health Facilities in Rangamati

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

FAQs about Rangamati