Rajapur - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Rajapur is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 457660. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.32 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Rajnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 1,535 people, including 809 males and 726 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.04%, with male literacy at 79.94% and female literacy at 67.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 436.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Rajapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Rajapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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