Rajapur - Vasmath, Hingoli

Rajapur is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Basmath and around 76 km from Hingoli. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 546413. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.48 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 989 people, consisting of 500 males and 489 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 663 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population989500489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487672
Scheduled Castes (SC)407200207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301119
Literate Population663374289
Illiterate Population326126200

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MarlapurSouth1.52 km
TakalgaonNorth-East2.20 km
BabhulgaonWest2.50 km
BhoripgaonNorth2.64 km
AsegaonEast2.70 km
KhandarbanNorth-West3.68 km
SunegaonSouth-East3.82 km
DagadpimpriSouth-East3.86 km
SawargaonNorth-East3.96 km
WakhariSouth-West4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rajapur. The nearest railway station is Pimpla Chaure Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Rajapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Rajapur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Rajapur

Where is Rajapur located?

Rajapur village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajapur?

Rajapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajapur?

The pincode of Rajapur is 431512.

What is the population of Rajapur?

Rajapur has a total population of 989, including 500 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Rajapur?

There are 197 households in Rajapur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajapur is 67.04%. Male literacy is 74.80% and female literacy is 59.10%.