Raypur - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Raypur is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Rajpur and around 32.5 km from Alipore. Kalikapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raypur is 333602. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.3 hectares and falls under the 743387 pincode. Champahati is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Raypur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raypur

According to the 2011 Census, Raypur village had a total population of 4,098 people, including 2,067 males and 2,031 females, living in 938 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.62%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 70.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,145.

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

Nearby Villages of Raypur

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 Raypur

Raypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Champahati, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champahati to Raypur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Raypur is about 32.5 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 Raypur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Raypur village are given below:

FAQs about Raypur