Rajpurwa - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Rajpurwa is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Andhiyaribari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpurwa is 457652. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.63 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rajpurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpurwa village had a total population of 254 people, including 137 males and 117 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.66%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 59.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population254137117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)30219
Scheduled Castes (SC)974948
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population16510164
Illiterate Population893653

Nearby Villages of Rajpurwa

Rajpurwa 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)
BalkauraSouth-East1.72 km
Beehar PurwaEast2.69 km
TahangaSouth2.77 km
Muderi DakshiniNorth-West2.95 km
SirhaNorth-East4.25 km
UmaraharEast4.25 km
SalaiyaSouth-West4.33 km
LudhgayanSouth-East4.51 km
MadhaupurEast4.69 km
ChhapraNorth-East4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajpurwa

Rajpurwa 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 28.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Rajpurwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Rajpurwa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajpurwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rajpurwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rajpurwa 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 Rajpurwa

Where is Rajpurwa located?

Rajpurwa village is located in Chandla Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajpurwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajpurwa is Andhiyaribari.

What is the pincode of Rajpurwa?

The pincode of Rajpurwa is 471515.

What is the population of Rajpurwa?

Rajpurwa had a total population of 254, including 137 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Rajpurwa?

Rajpurwa had 60 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajpurwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajpurwa was 73.66%. Male literacy was 87.07% and female literacy was 59.26%.