Chak Raypur - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Chak Raypur is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Usthi and around 30.7 km from Alipore. Yearpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Raypur is 334123. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.57 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chak Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Raypur village had a total population of 2,437 people, including 1,253 males and 1,184 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.22%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 72.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Raypur

Chak Raypur 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 Chak Raypur

Chak Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uttar Radhanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Chak Raypur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chak Raypur is about 30.7 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 Chak Raypur

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

Health Facilities in Chak Raypur

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

FAQs about Chak Raypur