Rajapur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Rajapur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 202642. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.06 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Rajapur 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 Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur village had a total population of 1,751 people, including 861 males and 890 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.41%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 53.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Rajapur. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Rajapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Rajapur is about 30 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