Mahrajpur - Rasra, Ballia

Mahrajpur is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Mahrajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahrajpur is 198337. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.12 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode.

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

Population of Mahrajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahrajpur village had a total population of 2,259 people, including 1,148 males and 1,111 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.98%, with male literacy at 66.53% and female literacy at 47.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2591,1481,111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)346180166
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266462
Scheduled Tribes (ST)290146144
Literate Population1,090644446
Illiterate Population1,169504665

Nearby Villages of Mahrajpur

Mahrajpur 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)
NarlaSouth-East1.25 km
KharsaraNorth-East1.27 km
KamtailaWest1.34 km
JhuntipurEast1.36 km
Nasirpur Urf NasratpurSouth-East1.51 km
Manda AnderSouth1.58 km
SaraotaNorth1.58 km
AbhanpurNorth-West1.72 km
NawadaEast2.17 km
ChitouniSouth-West2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahrajpur

Mahrajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Mahrajpur is about 35 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 Mahrajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahrajpur

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

Where is Mahrajpur located?

Mahrajpur village is located in Rasra Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahrajpur?

Mahrajpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahrajpur?

The pincode of Mahrajpur is 221712.

What is the population of Mahrajpur?

Mahrajpur had a total population of 2,259, including 1,148 males and 1,111 females.

How many households are there in Mahrajpur?

Mahrajpur had 363 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahrajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahrajpur was 56.98%. Male literacy was 66.53% and female literacy was 47.20%.