Rateneshwarpur - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Rateneshwarpur is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 56.5 km from Alipore. Gajipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rateneshwarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rateneshwarpur is 334572. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.5 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Rateneshwarpur

As per Census 2011, Rateneshwarpur village has a total population of 1,130 people, consisting of 564 males and 566 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 769 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rateneshwarpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,130564566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910495
Scheduled Castes (SC)328168160
Literate Population769406363
Illiterate Population361158203

Nearby Villages of Rateneshwarpur

Rateneshwarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamalNorth0.83 km
DaulatpurEast0.98 km
Chak BanamalipurNorth-East1.32 km
ChunfuliSouth1.46 km
Dakshin NarayanpurNorth-West1.54 km
Dakshin BallavpurNorth1.64 km
ChandipurWest1.70 km
Dakshin AkraberiaSouth-West1.91 km
HimchiNorth-East2.17 km
BansberiaWest2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rateneshwarpur

Rateneshwarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kalwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Rateneshwarpur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Rateneshwarpur is about 56.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rateneshwarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rateneshwarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rateneshwarpur

Where is Rateneshwarpur located?

Rateneshwarpur village is located in Kulpi Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rateneshwarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rateneshwarpur is Gajipur.

What is the pincode of Rateneshwarpur?

The pincode of Rateneshwarpur is 743351.

What is the population of Rateneshwarpur?

Rateneshwarpur has a total population of 1,130, including 564 males and 566 females.

How many households are there in Rateneshwarpur?

There are 199 households in Rateneshwarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rateneshwarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rateneshwarpur is 68.05%. Male literacy is 71.99% and female literacy is 64.13%.