Raychak - Diamond Harbour - II, South 24 Parganas
Raychak is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Sarisha and around 46.1 km from Alipore. Nurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raychak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raychak is 334448. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.2 hectares and falls under the 743336 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Raychak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Raychak
According to the 2011 Census, Raychak village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 630 males and 613 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.61%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,243 | 630 | 613 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 125 | 64 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,133 | 568 | 565 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 823 | 455 | 368 |
| Illiterate Population | 420 | 175 | 245 |
Nearby Villages of Raychak
Raychak is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raychak
Public transport in the Raychak is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Raychak is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Raychak is about 46.1 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 Raychak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raychak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Raychak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raychak village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Raychak
Where is Raychak located?
Raychak village is located in Diamond Harbour - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raychak?
The Gram Panchayat of Raychak is Nurpur.
What is the pincode of Raychak?
The pincode of Raychak is 743336.
What is the population of Raychak?
Raychak had a total population of 1,243, including 630 males and 613 females.
How many households are there in Raychak?
Raychak had 282 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raychak?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raychak was 73.61%. Male literacy was 80.39% and female literacy was 66.67%.