Raybandh - Purulia - I, Purulia

Raybandh is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from Purulia and around 26 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raybandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raybandh is 330961. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.68 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Raybandh

According to the 2011 Census, Raybandh village had a total population of 1,020 people, including 520 males and 500 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.27%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 53.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Raybandh

Raybandh 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 Raybandh

Public transport in the Raybandh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Raybandh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Raybandh is about 26 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 Raybandh

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

Health Facilities in Raybandh

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

FAQs about Raybandh