Rajpur - Kurwai, Vidisha

Rajpur is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 480992. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.86 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Rajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajpur

As per Census 2011, Rajpur village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 350 males and 310 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 441 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population660350310
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095653
Scheduled Castes (SC)18910485
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1005545
Literate Population441263178
Illiterate Population21987132

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GadaNorth-East1.99 km
KethoraSouth-East2.08 km
NajafpurWest2.23 km
NahiSouth2.63 km
MitholiNorth-West3.52 km
HansuwaEast3.73 km
PanawarSouth-West3.82 km
PadariaNorth-East4.24 km
Kaethani Ryt.South-East4.31 km
JargawanWest4.61 km

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 Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 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 Kurwai to Rajpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Rajpur is about 81 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 Rajpur

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Rajpur

Where is Rajpur located?

Rajpur village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajpur?

Rajpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajpur?

The pincode of Rajpur is 464224.

What is the population of Rajpur?

Rajpur has a total population of 660, including 350 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Rajpur?

There are 148 households in Rajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajpur is 66.82%. Male literacy is 75.14% and female literacy is 57.42%.