Rangunigora - Kashipur, Purulia

Rangunigora is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Kashipur and around 49.6 km from Purulia. Gorandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangunigora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangunigora is 330650. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.94 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Rangunigora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Rangunigora

According to the 2011 Census, Rangunigora village had a total population of 947 people, including 468 males and 479 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.42%, with male literacy at 83.94% and female literacy at 61.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 527.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangunigora

Rangunigora 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 Rangunigora

Rangunigora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Rangunigora is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rangunigora is about 49.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangunigora

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

Health Facilities in Rangunigora

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

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