Rajpur - Lailunga, Raigarh

Rajpur is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 434554. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.87 hectares and falls under the 496115 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 2,735 people, including 1,355 males and 1,380 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.24%, with male literacy at 78.55% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,520.

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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Rajpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Rajpur is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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