Raghudebpur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Raghudebpur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Mathurapur and around 55.7 km from Alipore. Abad Bhagawanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghudebpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghudebpur is 334869. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.22 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Raghudebpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandirbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raghudebpur

As per Census 2011, Raghudebpur village has a total population of 2,937 people, consisting of 1,507 males and 1,430 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 483 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,752 literate and 1,185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,415 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9371,5071,430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)483248235
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,415740675
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,752982770
Illiterate Population1,185525660

Nearby Villages of Raghudebpur

Raghudebpur 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)
BirampurWest0.94 km
RamchandrapurNorth1.10 km
BhagabanpurSouth1.30 km
KrishnanagarEast1.33 km
BhimnagarNorth-West1.45 km
BrahmapurNorth-East1.74 km
KismatsarasberiaSouth-West2.08 km
PaylabhagabanpurSouth-East2.21 km
SankarpurWest2.22 km
AndharmanikSouth-West2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghudebpur

Public transport in the Raghudebpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Raghudebpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Raghudebpur is about 55.7 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 Raghudebpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Raghudebpur

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

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

FAQs about Raghudebpur

Where is Raghudebpur located?

Raghudebpur village is located in Mathurapur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raghudebpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghudebpur is Abad Bhagawanpur.

What is the pincode of Raghudebpur?

The pincode of Raghudebpur is 743354.

What is the population of Raghudebpur?

Raghudebpur has a total population of 2,937, including 1,507 males and 1,430 females.

How many households are there in Raghudebpur?

There are 589 households in Raghudebpur.

What is the literacy rate in Raghudebpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghudebpur is 59.65%. Male literacy is 65.16% and female literacy is 53.85%.