Rajapur - Sandur, Ballari

Rajapur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sandur and around 38 km from Bellary. Rajapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 605037. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.41 hectares and falls under the 583152 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Rajapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 2,696 people, including 1,402 males and 1,294 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.95%, with male literacy at 69.46% and female literacy at 41.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,368.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

Rajapur 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 Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagewadi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Rajapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Rajapur is about 38 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 Rajapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rajapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Rajapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rajapur village are given below:

FAQs about Rajapur