Rajapur - Devendranagar, Panna

Rajapur is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 458870. The village covers a total geographical area of 914.94 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendranagar is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Gunnaor 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 2,401 people, including 1,238 males and 1,163 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.27%, with male literacy at 56.39% and female literacy at 39.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,258.

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 Sagma, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendranagar to Rajapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Rajapur is about 30 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 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