Rajepur - Mehsi, Purbi Champaran

Rajepur is a village situated in the Mehsi subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from Mehsi and around 65 km from Motihari. Rajepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajepur is 218674. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.6 hectares and falls under the 845426 pincode. Mehsi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rajepur

As per Census 2011, Rajepur village has a total population of 4,824 people, consisting of 2,444 males and 2,380 females. The village has 1,041 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,022 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,328 literate and 2,496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 822 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8242,4442,380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,022519503
Scheduled Castes (SC)822417405
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population2,3281,379949
Illiterate Population2,4961,0651,431

Nearby Villages of Rajepur

Rajepur 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)
Madhuaha BiritNorth-West1.30 km
Bishunpur BaraSouth1.48 km
SonaulEast1.61 km
KaramwariSouth-East1.80 km
DhothraSouth-West1.92 km
Mohammadpur SagarNorth2.09 km
Rani PattiSouth2.15 km
Bahuara Gopi SinhNorth-East2.51 km
Madhuaha MalNorth-West2.60 km
NakardewaEast2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajepur

Rajepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahwal, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehsi to Rajepur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Rajepur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajepur

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

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

Health Facilities in Rajepur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rajepur 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rajepur

Where is Rajepur located?

Rajepur village is located in Mehsi Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajepur?

Rajepur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajepur?

The pincode of Rajepur is 845426.

What is the population of Rajepur?

Rajepur has a total population of 4,824, including 2,444 males and 2,380 females.

How many households are there in Rajepur?

There are 1,041 households in Rajepur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajepur is 48.26%. Male literacy is 56.42% and female literacy is 39.87%.