Rasalpur - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Rasalpur is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Rasalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasalpur is 473059. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.93 hectares and falls under the 465335 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Rasalpur 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 Rasalpur

As per Census 2011, Rasalpur village has a total population of 1,008 people, consisting of 530 males and 478 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 606 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,008530478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196752
Scheduled Castes (SC)543222
Literate Population606394212
Illiterate Population402136266

Nearby Villages of Rasalpur

Rasalpur 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)
MohanpurNorth-West2.07 km
Mahuwa KhediEast2.60 km
ChakrodSouth2.67 km
BhilkhedaNorth-East2.89 km
Mehar KhediNorth-West3.04 km
HiranaWest3.27 km
JhadlaNorth-West3.50 km
DholpurNorth-East3.90 km
KalaliNorth3.99 km
KharkharSouth4.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rasalpur

Rasalpur 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 Chakrod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Rasalpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Rasalpur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasalpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rasalpur 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 Rasalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rasalpur

Where is Rasalpur located?

Rasalpur village is located in Shujalpur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rasalpur?

Rasalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rasalpur?

The pincode of Rasalpur is 465335.

What is the population of Rasalpur?

Rasalpur has a total population of 1,008, including 530 males and 478 females.

How many households are there in Rasalpur?

There are 209 households in Rasalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rasalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rasalpur is 60.12%. Male literacy is 74.34% and female literacy is 44.35%.