Rafiabad - Meerganj, Bareilly

Rafiabad is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Pithupura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rafiabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafiabad is 129660. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.24 hectares and falls under the 243501 pincode. Fatehganj West is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Rafiabad

According to the 2011 Census, Rafiabad village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 733 males and 493 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 673 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.02%, with male literacy at 84.89% and female literacy at 60.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Rafiabad

Rafiabad 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 Rafiabad

Rafiabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsa Khera, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehganj West to Rafiabad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Rafiabad is about 19 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 Rafiabad

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

Health Facilities in Rafiabad

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

FAQs about Rafiabad