Rajapur - Subdega, Sundargarh

Rajapur is a village situated in the Subdega tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Sundargarh and around 20 km from Sundargarh. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 383844. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 770020 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 1,303 people, including 676 males and 627 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 63.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 964.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Rajapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Rajapur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 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