Rafatpur - Dhampur, Bijnor

Rafatpur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Makanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rafatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafatpur is 113903. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.7 hectares and falls under the 246747 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Rafatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rafatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rafatpur village had a total population of 81 people, including 43 males and 38 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.62%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 64.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Rafatpur

Rafatpur 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 Rafatpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rafatpur. The nearest railway station is Seohara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Rafatpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Rafatpur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rafatpur

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

Health Facilities in Rafatpur

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

FAQs about Rafatpur