# Raghunathpur, Hugli (West Bengal) – Town Population & Facts

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Town · Hugli, West Bengal 

# Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is a town in [Chinsurah - Magra](https://wherepedia.org/india/west-bengal/hugli/chinsurah-magra/) sub-district of [Hugli](https://wherepedia.org/india/west-bengal/hugli/) district, [West Bengal](https://wherepedia.org/india/west-bengal/) (PS-Magra). The 2011 Census counted **14,919 people** in 3,605 households. Literacy was 89.2%.

- 14,919people (2011)
- 3,605households
- 89.2%literacy
- 929females per 1,000 males

## Population of Raghunathpur

■ Raghunathpur · ■ Hugli urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****89.2%**

**86.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****929**

**950

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****932**

**948

Working population ****31.5%**

**36.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Raghunathpur

Of every 100 households in Raghunathpur in 2011, 92 had electricity, 91 a toilet at home and 37 cooked with LPG; 71 had a mobile phone, 14 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Raghunathpur · ■ Hugli urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**91%

Toilet within the home ****91%**

**89%

No toilet (open defecation) ****1%**

**6%

Tap water ****40%**

**65%

Drinking water within premises ****27%**

**58%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****37%**

**50%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****11%**

**18%

Use banking services ****47%**

**72%

Television ****73%**

**72%

Mobile phone ****71%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**5%

Two-wheeler ****14%**

**15%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**3%

None of these assets ****7%**

**8%

Own their home ****64%**

**76%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Raghunathpur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,902 (83%) · **■** Household industry 56 (1%) · **■** Farming 175 (4%) · **■** Marginal 571 (12%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Raghunathpur

- Banks9 in Raghunathpur
- ATMs3 in Raghunathpur
- Petrol pumps3 in Raghunathpur
- Hotels1 in Raghunathpur
- Schools1 in Raghunathpur
- Colleges and universities1 in Raghunathpur
- Pharmacies2 in Raghunathpur
- Restaurants4 in Raghunathpur
- Police stations1 in Raghunathpur

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Raghunathpur

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) · Durgapur59 km
- Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) · Ranchi140 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 04:56) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 16:59).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Other towns in Hugli

- Kulihanda · 15,969 people
- Naldanga · 13,140 people
- Simla · 15,988 people
- Janai · 12,837 people
- Rajbalhat · 16,479 people
- Nababpur · 12,728 people
- Rishra · 16,503 people
- Kumirmora · 12,208 people
- Nabagram Colony · 18,358 people
- Dakshin Rajyadharpur · 11,254 people
- Keota · 18,875 people
- Belumilki · 10,998 people

## Other places named Raghunathpur

- Raghunathpur · Sub-district, Siwan · 157,694 people
- Raghunathpur · Town, Puruliya · 25,561 people
- Raghunathpur · Village, Murliganj, Madhepura · 17,958 people
- Raghunath Pur · Village, Bhargama, Araria · 17,198 people
- Raghunathpur · Village, Turkaulia, Purba Champaran · 12,161 people
- Raghunathpur · Village, Barhampur, Buxar · 11,857 people

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Raghunathpur?14,919 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Raghunathpur in?Hugli district, West Bengal
- What plug type is used in Raghunathpur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Raghunathpur?Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 59 km in a straight line