Rajaura - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Rajaura is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Malpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajaura is 457490. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.37 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Rajaura 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 Rajaura

According to the 2011 Census, Rajaura village had a total population of 513 people, including 271 males and 242 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.82%, with male literacy at 73.39% and female literacy at 46.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajaura

Rajaura 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 Rajaura

Rajaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mataundh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Rajaura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Rajaura is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajaura

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

Health Facilities in Rajaura

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

FAQs about Rajaura