Rajpur - Dhamdha, Durg

Rajpur is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 442400. The village covers a total geographical area of 1006.87 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Saja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 1,652 people, including 818 males and 834 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.28%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 55.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Rajpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Rajpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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