Rajpur - Narwar, Shivpuri

Rajpur is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 455554. The village covers a total geographical area of 898.94 hectares and falls under the 473865 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 36 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 Karera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gwalior Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 742 males and 647 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.98%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 44.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Sonagir, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Rajpur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Rajpur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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