Rasulpur - Gulana, Shajapur

Rasulpur is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Silepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasulpur is 472837. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.84 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rasulpur

As per Census 2011, Rasulpur village has a total population of 376 people, consisting of 192 males and 184 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rasulpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population376192184
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412318
Scheduled Castes (SC)1387266
Literate Population24515293
Illiterate Population1314091

Nearby Villages of Rasulpur

Rasulpur 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)
MirjapurWest0.86 km
AiyapurEast1.90 km
RewaganjNorth-West1.94 km
JahanabadWest2.36 km
SilepurNorth-West2.60 km
MadanaSouth2.61 km
Kachhi KhediNorth2.68 km
Mukati KhedaNorth-East2.98 km
Choki MuradabadSouth-East3.17 km
AlisarkhedaNorth3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rasulpur

Rasulpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Rasulpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Rasulpur is about 40 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 Rasulpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rasulpur

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

Where is Rasulpur located?

Rasulpur village is located in Gulana Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rasulpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rasulpur is Silepur.

What is the pincode of Rasulpur?

The pincode of Rasulpur is 465227.

What is the population of Rasulpur?

Rasulpur has a total population of 376, including 192 males and 184 females.

How many households are there in Rasulpur?

There are 83 households in Rasulpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rasulpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rasulpur is 65.16%. Male literacy is 79.17% and female literacy is 50.54%.