Raina is a Town in Raina I CD block in Bardhaman Sadar South subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Urbanisation 95.54% of the population of Bardhaman Sadar South subdivision live in rural areas versus 4.46% in urban areas, the lowest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Bardhaman district.
Services Raina police station has jurisdiction over Raina I CD Block. The area covered is 266.43 km2.
Demographics As per the 2011 Census of India Raina had a total population of 7000, of which 3600 (51%) were males and 3400, (49%) were females. Population under 6 was 494. The total number of literates in Raina was 3,999 (83.04% of the population over 6 years).
Transport Rainagar railway station is on the Bankura-Mathnasipur sector of Bankura-Masagram line in Raina.Google maps As of January 2019, DEMU services are available between Bankura and Masagram.
Raina is connected with Burdwan town, Tarokeshor, Memary by road.
Education Raina's education system was strong even before independence. Raina Swami Bholananda Vidyayatan (RSBV)was established in 1894, meeting the higher secondary standard. Raina Jagathmata Anchalik Balika Vidyalaya, was established in 1963 by a Muslim education activists. Professionals such as engineers, professors, doctor, postgraduates, administrators and teachers attended RSBV.
Healthcare Maheshbati Rural Hospital at Maheshbati is located nearby.Google maps
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