Rajpur

Rajpur is a village located in Brajarajnagar tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Brajarajnagar (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Rajpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Rajpur unique in its vibrant Brajarajnagar-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Rajpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rajpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rajpur is 381093. The village spans a total geographical area of 439 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768216. Jharsuguda is nearest town to Rajpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rajpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rajpur

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur has a total population of about 1,896, with approximately 957 males and 939 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 217 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 621 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 264. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.88%, with male literacy at about 72.31% and female literacy near 65.39%. There are around 436 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rajpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rajpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rajpur. As per the 2011 stats, Rajpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rajpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Rajpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rajpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajpur