Rajpura - Taranagar, Churu

Rajpura is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Rajpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpura is 070050. The village covers a total geographical area of 4464.71 hectares and falls under the 331029 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Rajpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajpura

As per Census 2011, Rajpura village has a total population of 7,690 people, consisting of 3,894 males and 3,796 females. The village has 1,294 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,058 literate and 3,632 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,6903,8943,796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,130578552
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,113593520
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population4,0582,4631,595
Illiterate Population3,6321,4312,201

Nearby Villages of Rajpura

Rajpura 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)
AbhaipuraNorth-East5.05 km
MorthalEast5.11 km
SatyunNorth-West5.84 km
Dhani PooniyanNorth-East6.03 km
BrahmanagarSouth-East6.53 km
SirsaliSouth7.09 km
Jhadsar ChhotaEast7.53 km
DudhwakharaSouth-West7.63 km
HadiyalSouth-East7.95 km
NarsinagarEast8.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajpura

Rajpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dudhwakhara, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taranagar to Rajpura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Rajpura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajpura

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

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

Health Facilities in Rajpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rajpura 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rajpura

Where is Rajpura located?

Rajpura village is located in Taranagar Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajpura?

Rajpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajpura?

The pincode of Rajpura is 331029.

What is the population of Rajpura?

Rajpura has a total population of 7,690, including 3,894 males and 3,796 females.

How many households are there in Rajpura?

There are 1,294 households in Rajpura.

What is the literacy rate in Rajpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajpura is 52.77%. Male literacy is 63.25% and female literacy is 42.02%.