Rajapur - Shahpur, Yadgir

Rajapur is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Hoskera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 621097. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.55 hectares and falls under the 585309 pincode. Bhimarayanagundi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 814 males and 746 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.97%, with male literacy at 58.72% and female literacy at 30.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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 Shampurhalli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimarayanagundi to Rajapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Rajapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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