Kajpa - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Kajpa is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kajpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajpa is 253110. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kajpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kajpa

As per Census 2011, Kajpa village has a total population of 3,346 people, consisting of 1,727 males and 1,619 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 626 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,843 literate and 1,503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,081 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kajpa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3461,7271,619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)626314312
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,081538543
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,8431,074769
Illiterate Population1,503653850

Nearby Villages of Kajpa

Kajpa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JakhimNorth-East1.50 km
Banchar BagraSouth-East1.62 km
PachariyaNorth-West1.81 km
Semra JamsaidSouth1.84 km
SenuariWest1.97 km
BerhnaEast2.03 km
ParariyaEast2.17 km
KarmukhapSouth-West2.51 km
BhadwaSouth-East2.73 km
KharantiNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kajpa

Kajpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kajpa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kajpa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kajpa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kajpa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kajpa

Where is Kajpa located?

Kajpa village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kajpa?

Kajpa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kajpa?

The pincode of Kajpa is 824122.

What is the population of Kajpa?

Kajpa has a total population of 3,346, including 1,727 males and 1,619 females.

How many households are there in Kajpa?

There are 506 households in Kajpa.

What is the literacy rate in Kajpa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kajpa is 55.08%. Male literacy is 62.19% and female literacy is 47.50%.