Rajura - Akot, Akola

Rajura is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Mahagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajura is 529758. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Rajura

According to the 2011 Census, Rajura village had a total population of 548 people, including 284 males and 264 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.53%, with male literacy at 92.58% and female literacy at 81.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, 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 Rajura

Rajura 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 Rajura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rajura. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Rajura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Rajura is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajura

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

Health Facilities in Rajura

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

FAQs about Rajura