Rajaul - Balrampur, Katihar

Rajaul is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Shah Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajaul is 224852. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.76 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Rajaul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajaul

According to the 2011 Census, Rajaul village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 705 males and 688 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.99%, with male literacy at 31.68% and female literacy at 20.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajaul

Rajaul 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 Rajaul

Rajaul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Rajaul is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Rajaul is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajaul

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

Health Facilities in Rajaul

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

FAQs about Rajaul