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Raikhan Village

Raikhan is an inhabited village in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 310843, the Census 2011 record lists 864 people in 175 households and the reported area is 73.72 hectares. The local references include Kumarganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balurghat at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Raikhan is a village in Kumarganj Block, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 310843 and 864 people in 175 households.
Village Code310843
Population864
Households175
Area73.72 hectares
Nearest TownBalurghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Raikhan
Census Village Code
310843
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
District Census Code
331
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumarganj
Sub-district Census Code
02202
CD Block
Kumarganj
Households
175
Population
864
Male Population
456
Female Population
408
Sex Ratio
894.74
Area
73.72 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Balurghat
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733141
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Raikhan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 864 people, 73.72 hectares of reported area and Balurghat as the nearest town reference for Raikhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKumarganj
  • Raikhan falls under Kumarganj Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 310843.
  • The record lists 864 people living in 175 households.
  • The reported village area is 73.72 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balurghat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,172 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Raikhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 310843 and Kumarganj CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
331
Sub-district Census Code
02202
Village Census Code
310843
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Kumarganj

Location and Distance

Balurghat is the nearest town listed for Raikhan, about 10 km away. Balurghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 29.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumarganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.6 km
District Headquarter
Balurghat
Distance from District Headquarter
29.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balurghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Balurghat
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
73.72 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 864 people in 175 households, with 456 male residents and 408 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 11.57% and ST share is 0% for Raikhan. Population density works out to about 1,172 people per sq km.

Total Households
175
Total Population
864
Male Population
456
Female Population
408
Sex Ratio
894.74
Average Household Size
4.94
SC Population
100
SC Male Population
44
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
11.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Raikhan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Raikhan include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14.01 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Raikhan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Raikhan include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Raikhan is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Raikhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 43.35 hectares and irrigated land is 13.73 hectares (31.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.36
Net Area Sown In Hectares
43.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.62 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
13.73
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11.58 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Raikhan

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 733141 Dakshin Dinajpur Kumarganj Kumarganj Kumarganj Dangarhat Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733141

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raikhan village located?

Raikhan is in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Raikhan village in?

Raikhan village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Which state is Raikhan village in?

Raikhan village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Raikhan under?

Raikhan comes under Kumarganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Raikhan?

The Census village code of Raikhan is 310843.

What is the population of Raikhan village?

The village record lists 864 people and 175 households for Raikhan.

How many households are in Raikhan village?

The village record lists 175 households for Raikhan.

What is the male and female population of Raikhan?

The record lists 456 male residents and 408 female residents for Raikhan.

What is the sex ratio of Raikhan village?

The sex ratio of Raikhan is 894.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raikhan village?

The reported geographical area of Raikhan is 73.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Raikhan village?

The approximate population density of Raikhan is 1,172 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Raikhan?

The nearest town listed for Raikhan is Balurghat, about 10 km away.

How far is Raikhan from the district headquarters?

Raikhan is about 29.5 km from Balurghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Raikhan from the sub-district headquarters?

Raikhan is about 16.6 km from Kumarganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Raikhan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Raikhan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Raikhan?

For Raikhan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 43.35 hectares and irrigated land is 13.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Raikhan?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raikhan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Raikhan.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.