Moonpur - Rajgarh, Alwar

Moonpur is a village situated in the Rajgarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgarh and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Alei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moonpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moonpur is 073302. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 301408 pincode. Rajgarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Moonpur

As per Census 2011, Moonpur village has a total population of 1,336 people, consisting of 701 males and 635 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 676 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,336701635
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17910178
Scheduled Castes (SC)261412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)676351325
Literate Population854530324
Illiterate Population482171311

Nearby Villages of Moonpur

Moonpur 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)
AleiSouth1.07 km
BhankhariNorth-West1.13 km
Kothi NarayanpurNorth-East1.29 km
KandoliNorth1.74 km
KalyanpuraNorth-East1.89 km
GovindpuraWest1.99 km
BhajedaNorth-West2.00 km
JirawaliEast2.03 km
ChandupuraNorth2.80 km
IndrapuraWest2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moonpur

Moonpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgarh, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgarh to Moonpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Moonpur is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moonpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Moonpur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Moonpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Moonpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Moonpur

Where is Moonpur located?

Moonpur village is located in Rajgarh Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moonpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Moonpur is Alei.

What is the pincode of Moonpur?

The pincode of Moonpur is 301408.

What is the population of Moonpur?

Moonpur has a total population of 1,336, including 701 males and 635 females.

How many households are there in Moonpur?

There are 247 households in Moonpur.

What is the literacy rate in Moonpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moonpur is 63.92%. Male literacy is 75.61% and female literacy is 51.02%.