Rajpur Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Rajpur is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Darri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 435273. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.55 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia 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 Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajpur

As per Census 2011, Rajpur village has a total population of 444 people, consisting of 218 males and 226 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Rajpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Rajpur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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