Raydighi Abad - Mathurapur - II, South 24 Parganas

Raydighi Abad is a village situated in the Mathurapur - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Baribhanga Abad and around 69.8 km from Alipore. Raidighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raydighi Abad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raydighi Abad is 335179. The village covers a total geographical area of 1128.26 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Raydighi Abad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Raydighi Abad

As per Census 2011, Raydighi Abad village has a total population of 20,467 people, consisting of 10,584 males and 9,883 females. The village has 4,243 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,501 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,370 literate and 6,097 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,831 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 475 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raydighi Abad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20,46710,5849,883
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,5011,3421,159
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,8311,9831,848
Scheduled Tribes (ST)475251224
Literate Population14,3707,9846,386
Illiterate Population6,0972,6003,497

Nearby Villages of Raydighi Abad

Raydighi Abad 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)
Dighirpar BakultalaNorth-West2.53 km
KankandighiSouth-East4.33 km
KaorakhaliSouth-West4.72 km
ChaplarkhopWest4.95 km
GhatbakultalaNorth-West5.21 km
SonatikriEast6.61 km
IstaranpurNorth-West6.80 km
GilarchatNorth6.89 km
Jogendra NagarWest7.13 km
Dakshin RaypurSouth-West7.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raydighi Abad

Public transport in the Raydighi Abad is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Madhabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Raydighi Abad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Raydighi Abad is about 69.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raydighi Abad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Raydighi Abad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Raydighi Abad

Where is Raydighi Abad located?

Raydighi Abad village is located in Mathurapur - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raydighi Abad?

The Gram Panchayat of Raydighi Abad is Raidighi.

What is the pincode of Raydighi Abad?

The pincode of Raydighi Abad is 743354.

What is the population of Raydighi Abad?

Raydighi Abad has a total population of 20,467, including 10,584 males and 9,883 females.

How many households are there in Raydighi Abad?

There are 4,243 households in Raydighi Abad.

What is the literacy rate in Raydighi Abad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raydighi Abad is 70.21%. Male literacy is 75.43% and female literacy is 64.62%.