Rajpur - Bhanpuri, Bastar

Rajpur is a village situated in the Bhanpuri tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from Bastar and around 54 km from Jagdalpur. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 449305. The village covers a total geographical area of 934.3 hectares and falls under the 494222 pincode. Bastar is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Narayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 2,332 people, including 1,176 males and 1,156 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.88%, with male literacy at 69.22% and female literacy at 42.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,915.

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 Bade Arapur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bastar to Rajpur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Rajpur is about 54 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 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