Rajapur - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Rajapur is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Trilokpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 230776. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Rajapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hathua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 1,876 people, including 882 males and 994 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.64%, with male literacy at 83.52% and female literacy at 59.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

Rajapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapur

Public transport in the Rajapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Rajapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Rajapur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapur

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

Health Facilities in Rajapur

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

FAQs about Rajapur