Raisa

Raisa is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 28.4km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Chatumadar is the gram panchayat of Raisa village.

Here you can discover what makes Raisa unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Raisa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raisa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raisa is 330862. The village spans a total geographical area of 244.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Raisa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raisa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manbazar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raisa

Population of Raisa

According to the 2011 Census, Raisa has a total population of about 766, with approximately 378 males and 388 females. The sex ratio is around 1026 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 659. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.13%, with male literacy at about 64.02% and female literacy near 36.60%. There are around 161 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raisa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raisa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raisa. As per the 2011 stats, Raisa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raisa

Knowing the nearby villages of Raisa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raisa.

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