Rajpur - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Rajpur is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rajpur Tumkadiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 216642. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.1 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rajpur

As per Census 2011, Rajpur village has a total population of 2,757 people, consisting of 1,453 males and 1,304 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 596 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 1,690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 591 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajpur

Rajpur 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 Rajpur

Rajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Rajpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Rajpur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajpur

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

Health Facilities in Rajpur

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

FAQs about Rajpur