Rupahar - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Rupahar is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Birghoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rupahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rupahar is 309772. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.82 hectares and falls under the 733123 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rupahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rupahar

According to the 2011 Census, Rupahar village had a total population of 4,155 people, including 2,165 males and 1,990 females, living in 896 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.13%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 63.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,024, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Rupahar

Rupahar 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 Rupahar

Rupahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Rupahar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rupahar

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

Health Facilities in Rupahar

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

FAQs about Rupahar