Raychak

Raychak is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 46.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Nurpur is the gram panchayat of Raychak village.

Here you can discover what makes Raychak unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Raychak’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raychak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raychak is 334448. The village spans a total geographical area of 58.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Raychak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Raychak village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Raychak

Population of Raychak

According to the 2011 Census, Raychak has a total population of about 1,243, with approximately 630 males and 613 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,133 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.21%, with male literacy at about 72.22% and female literacy near 60.03%. There are around 282 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raychak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raychak

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raychak. As per the 2011 stats, Raychak had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raychak

Knowing the nearby villages of Raychak helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raychak.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raychak