Rajapur - Ganjam

Rajapur is a village situated in the Ganjam tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Chhatrapur and around 8 km from Chatrapur. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 412088. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Chhatrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 2,285 people, consisting of 1,133 males and 1,152 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,584 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Rajapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganjam, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Rajapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Rajapur is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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