Rajapur - Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur

Rajapur is a village situated in the Sahebganj subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahebganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Rajepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 228019. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.28 hectares and falls under the 843111 pincode. Sahebganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 2,947 people, consisting of 1,540 males and 1,407 females. The village has 509 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 520 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,495 literate and 1,452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9471,5401,407
Child Population (0–6 yrs)520270250
Scheduled Castes (SC)438242196
Literate Population1,495931564
Illiterate Population1,452609843

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadhopurSouth-East1.07 km
GidhaNorth-West1.14 km
Khiro ChhapraEast1.24 km
LakhnaNorth1.39 km
DostpurWest1.59 km
MadarpurNorth-East1.59 km
Mahamadpur MadsudanNorth-West1.82 km
Pipra RaghoSouth1.86 km
Minapur Raipur KantiNorth-East2.09 km
Balthi RaisiSouth-West2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mehsi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahebganj to Rajapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Rajapur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Rajapur

Where is Rajapur located?

Rajapur village is located in Sahebganj Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajapur is Rajepur.

What is the pincode of Rajapur?

The pincode of Rajapur is 843111.

What is the population of Rajapur?

Rajapur has a total population of 2,947, including 1,540 males and 1,407 females.

How many households are there in Rajapur?

There are 509 households in Rajapur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajapur is 50.73%. Male literacy is 60.45% and female literacy is 40.09%.