Rajapur - Tumsar, Bhandara

Rajapur is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 536666. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.09 hectares and falls under the 441907 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 2,102 people, including 1,087 males and 1,015 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 69.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 440, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

Rajapur 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 Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Rajapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Rajapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapur

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

Health Facilities in Rajapur

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

FAQs about Rajapur