Rajapur - Khatav, Satara

Rajapur is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Rajapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 563475. The village covers a total geographical area of 1823 hectares and falls under the 415503 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 38 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 Koregaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 2,559 people, including 1,226 males and 1,333 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.11%, with male literacy at 85.91% and female literacy at 70.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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 Adarki, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Rajapur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Rajapur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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