Rafipur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Rafipur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Hajirafipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rafipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafipur is 200252. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.39 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rafipur

According to the 2011 Census, Rafipur village had a total population of 2,156 people, including 1,087 males and 1,069 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 84.11% and female literacy at 70.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Rafipur

Rafipur 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 Rafipur

Rafipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Rafipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Rafipur 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 Rafipur

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

Health Facilities in Rafipur

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

FAQs about Rafipur