Raisa - Hura, Purulia

Raisa is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Hura and around 28.4 km from Purulia. Chatumadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raisa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raisa is 330862. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.59 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Raisa

According to the 2011 Census, Raisa village had a total population of 766 people, including 378 males and 388 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.74%, with male literacy at 74.23% and female literacy at 41.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

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

Nearby Villages of Raisa

Raisa 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 Raisa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Raisa. The nearest railway station is Chharra, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Raisa is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Raisa is about 28.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raisa

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

Health Facilities in Raisa

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

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