Rajapur - Tahrauli, Jhansi

Rajapur is a village situated in the Tahrauli tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tahrauli and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 152553. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.4 hectares and falls under the 284001 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Mauranipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhansi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 683 people, consisting of 364 males and 319 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rajapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population683364319
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135855
Scheduled Castes (SC)223116107
Literate Population366234132
Illiterate Population317130187

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AtaniyaSouth-West1.92 km
DabarNorth-West2.13 km
Birsingh PuraNorth-East2.61 km
LathawaraWest2.62 km
PandwahaSouth-East2.86 km
BarwarNorth-West2.88 km
JoniyaEast3.88 km
ItawaSouth3.90 km
Tori FatehpurSouth-West4.18 km
Chhiraura BuzurgSouth-East4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapur

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rora, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Rajapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Rajapur is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rajapur

Where is Rajapur located?

Rajapur village is located in Tahrauli Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajapur?

Rajapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajapur?

The pincode of Rajapur is 284001.

What is the population of Rajapur?

Rajapur has a total population of 683, including 364 males and 319 females.

How many households are there in Rajapur?

There are 137 households in Rajapur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajapur is 53.59%. Male literacy is 64.29% and female literacy is 41.38%.