Rajpur - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Rajpur is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 438582. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.58 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 1,656 people, including 868 males and 788 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.36%, with male literacy at 72.42% and female literacy at 45.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 753, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Rajpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Rajpur is about 30 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