Rasa - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Rasa is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Usthi and around 33.5 km from Alipore. Hariharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasa is 334135. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.2 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rasa

According to the 2011 Census, Rasa village had a total population of 1,419 people, including 740 males and 679 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.09%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 79.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 813, 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 Rasa

Rasa 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 Rasa

Public transport in the Rasa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Rasa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Rasa is about 33.5 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 Rasa

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

Health Facilities in Rasa

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

FAQs about Rasa