Rajapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Rajapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 175117. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.33 hectares and falls under the 271504 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 4,185 people, including 2,297 males and 1,888 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.51%, with male literacy at 68.57% and female literacy at 55.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 751, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

Rajapur 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 Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Rajapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Rajapur is about 28 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 Rajapur

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

Health Facilities in Rajapur

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

FAQs about Rajapur