Rajpur - Tirwa, Kannauj

Rajpur is a village situated in the Tirwa tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirwa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 147172. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.35 hectares and falls under the 209728 pincode. Kannauj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Rajpur 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 Tirwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur village had a total population of 2,658 people, including 1,422 males and 1,236 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 66.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6581,4221,236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)447239208
Scheduled Castes (SC)614320294
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,631952679
Illiterate Population1,027470557

Nearby Villages of Rajpur

Rajpur 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)
PhulpurSouth-East1.55 km
JalalpurNorth1.82 km
Mohaddi NagarNorth-West2.17 km
Bilandpur KharagpurEast2.49 km
Ali NagarWest2.53 km
GahpuraSouth-East2.57 km
KansuaSouth-West2.87 km
RausenNorth3.47 km
Gopal PurSouth-East3.63 km
Bihari PurSouth3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajpur

Rajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gursahaiganj, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannauj to Rajpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Rajpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rajpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rajpur

Where is Rajpur located?

Rajpur village is located in Tirwa Tehsil, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rajpur?

Rajpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajpur?

The pincode of Rajpur is 209728.

What is the population of Rajpur?

Rajpur had a total population of 2,658, including 1,422 males and 1,236 females.

How many households are there in Rajpur?

Rajpur had 485 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajpur was 73.77%. Male literacy was 80.47% and female literacy was 66.05%.