Rajpura - Mehgaon, Bhind

Rajpura is a village situated in the Mehgaon tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehgaon and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Devra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpura is 453101. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.43 hectares and falls under the 477557 pincode. Mehgaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Rajpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajpura

As per Census 2011, Rajpura village has a total population of 886 people, consisting of 496 males and 390 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 786 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 329 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population886496390
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1437964
Scheduled Castes (SC)329186143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population513349164
Illiterate Population373147226

Nearby Villages of Rajpura

Rajpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KethodaSouth-East1.56 km
HanumantpuraSouth-West1.61 km
GadroliWest2.07 km
ShyampuraNorth2.12 km
DewaraNorth-East2.26 km
ManikpuraEast2.85 km
PaliaNorth-West2.89 km
KheriagajuSouth-West3.10 km
ParatappuraWest3.89 km
EkoriEast3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajpura

Rajpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sondha Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehgaon to Rajpura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Rajpura 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 Rajpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rajpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rajpura

Where is Rajpura located?

Rajpura village is located in Mehgaon Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajpura is Devra.

What is the pincode of Rajpura?

The pincode of Rajpura is 477557.

What is the population of Rajpura?

Rajpura has a total population of 886, including 496 males and 390 females.

How many households are there in Rajpura?

There are 125 households in Rajpura.

What is the literacy rate in Rajpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajpura is 57.90%. Male literacy is 70.36% and female literacy is 42.05%.