Rajapur - Sonepur, Saran

Rajapur is a village situated in the Sonepur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonepur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Hasilpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 234489. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 841217 pincode. Sonepur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 1,073 people, consisting of 561 males and 512 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayagaon, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonepur to Rajapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Rajapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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:

FAQs about Rajapur