Raghabpur - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Raghabpur is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Bishnupur and around 18.1 km from Alipore. Panakua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghabpur is 333434. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.1 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Raghabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Raghabpur village had a total population of 2,607 people, including 1,347 males and 1,260 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.27%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 71.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,533.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghabpur

Raghabpur 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 Raghabpur

Raghabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Raghabpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Raghabpur is about 18.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghabpur

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

Health Facilities in Raghabpur

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

FAQs about Raghabpur