Rautara - Para, Purulia

Rautara is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.4 km from Para and around 69.6 km from Purulia. Nadihasurulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rautara is 330030. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.93 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rautara

According to the 2011 Census, Rautara village had a total population of 1,870 people, including 936 males and 934 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.10%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 48.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 849, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Rautara

Rautara 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 Rautara

Rautara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Rautara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rautara is about 69.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rautara

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

Health Facilities in Rautara

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

FAQs about Rautara