Indian Village Directory

Rai Pal Village

Rai Pal is an inhabited village in Nayagram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 340974, the Census 2011 record lists 523 people in 118 households and the reported area is 121.61 hectares. The local references include Nayagram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 80 km.

In short:

Rai Pal is a village in Nayagram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 340974 and 523 people in 118 households.

Village Code340974
Population523
Households118
Area121.61 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Rai Pal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 523 people, 121.61 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Rai Pal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Nayagram
CD Block Nayagram
  • Rai Pal falls under Nayagram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 340974.
  • The record lists 523 people living in 118 households.
  • The reported village area is 121.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
  • 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

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Rai Pal
Census Village Code
340974
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nayagram
Sub-district Census Code
02458
CD Block
Nayagram
Households
118
Population
523
Male Population
262
Female Population
261
Sex Ratio
996.18
Area
121.61 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721138
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 430.06 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.55% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 78.78% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rai Pal in the official administrative record. Census village code 340974 and Nayagram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02458
Village Census Code
340974
CD Block Code
0305
CD Block Name
Nayagram

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Rai Pal, about 80 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bali Geria
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
121.61 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 523 people in 118 households, with 262 male residents and 261 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 18.55% and ST share is 78.78% for Rai Pal. Population density works out to about 430.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
118
Total Population
523
Male Population
262
Female Population
261
Sex Ratio
996.18
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
97
SC Male Population
45
SC Female Population
52
SC Population Share
18.55
ST Population
412
ST Male Population
209
ST Female Population
203
ST Population Share
78.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rai Pal list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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 School For Disabled
Available
Government School For Disabled Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rai Pal include 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
46.97 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rai Pal include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rai Pal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rai Pal is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rai Pal show that reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, Sal Leaf and Babui Rope and net sown area is 66 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Babui Grass
Manufacturers Commodities First
Babui Rope
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sal Leaf
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Sal Plate
Forest Area In Hectares
3.64 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
66.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
66 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rai Pal village located?

Rai Pal is in Nayagram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Rai Pal village in?

Rai Pal village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Rai Pal village in?

Rai Pal village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Rai Pal under?

Rai Pal comes under Nayagram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rai Pal?

The Census village code of Rai Pal is 340974.

What is the population of Rai Pal village?

The village record lists 523 people and 118 households for Rai Pal.

How many households are in Rai Pal village?

The village record lists 118 households for Rai Pal.

What is the male and female population of Rai Pal?

The record lists 262 male residents and 261 female residents for Rai Pal.

What is the sex ratio of Rai Pal village?

The sex ratio of Rai Pal is 996.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rai Pal village?

The reported geographical area of Rai Pal is 121.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Rai Pal village?

The approximate population density of Rai Pal is 430.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rai Pal?

The nearest town listed for Rai Pal is Kharagpur, about 80 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Rai Pal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Rai Pal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rai Pal?

For Rai Pal, reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, Sal Leaf and Babui Rope and net sown area is 66 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Rai Pal.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Rai Pal.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Rai Pal.

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.