Rajpur - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Rajpur is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from Kalyanpur and around 39 km from Motihari. South Gawandara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 218326. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.7 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 8,708 people, including 4,485 males and 4,223 females, living in 1,845 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.14%, with male literacy at 67.09% and female literacy at 48.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,511, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

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 Kuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakia to Rajpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Rajpur is about 39 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 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