Rahimapur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Rahimapur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rahimapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahimapur is 200058. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.64 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Rahimapur 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rahimapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rahimapur village had a total population of 733 people, including 382 males and 351 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.08%, with male literacy at 58.75% and female literacy at 49.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahimapur

Rahimapur 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 Rahimapur

Rahimapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Rahimapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Rahimapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahimapur

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

Health Facilities in Rahimapur

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

FAQs about Rahimapur