Rajpur - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Rajpur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Surajpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 458063. The village covers a total geographical area of 2180.18 hectares and falls under the 471606 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Rajpur 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 Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 3,825 people, including 2,062 males and 1,763 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.71%, with male literacy at 65.37% and female literacy at 46.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 739, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 870.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajpur

Rajpur 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 Rajpur

Rajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Rajpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Rajpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajpur

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

Health Facilities in Rajpur

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

FAQs about Rajpur