Ray Band - Neturia, Purulia

Ray Band is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22 km from Neturia and around 45 km from Purulia. Raibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ray Band village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ray Band is 330382. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.81 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ray Band

According to the 2011 Census, Ray Band village had a total population of 2,092 people, including 1,073 males and 1,019 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.83%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 52.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Ray Band

Ray Band 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 Ray Band

Ray Band is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalubathan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Ray Band is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ray Band is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ray Band

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

Health Facilities in Ray Band

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

FAQs about Ray Band