Rasapunja - Thakurpukur Mahestola, South 24 Parganas

Rasapunja is a village situated in the Thakurpukur Mahestola subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Thakurpukur and around 13.5 km from Alipore. Rasapunja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasapunja is 333276. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.44 hectares and falls under the 700137 pincode. Behala is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Rasapunja

According to the 2011 Census, Rasapunja village had a total population of 8,036 people, including 4,095 males and 3,941 females, living in 1,940 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 75.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,347.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasapunja

Rasapunja 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 Rasapunja

Rasapunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nangi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behala to Rasapunja is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Rasapunja is about 13.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasapunja

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

Health Facilities in Rasapunja

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

FAQs about Rasapunja