Rajapur - Meja, Prayagraj

Rajapur is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Meja and around 50 km from Allahabad. Rajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 163502. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 5,148 people, consisting of 2,691 males and 2,457 females. The village has 769 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 863 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,189 literate and 1,959 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1482,6912,457
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863436427
Scheduled Castes (SC)744409335
Literate Population3,1892,0101,179
Illiterate Population1,9596811,278

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)
Newdhia KhurdWest1.32 km
Mahuaon KalanSouth-West1.39 km
BangaliyaSouth-East1.56 km
KewalpurSouth-East1.71 km
HempurNorth-East1.75 km
BaksandiNorth-East2.05 km
Mausara NarottamEast2.17 km
GudanpurSouth-West2.29 km
Beerpur Tappa MandaSouth-East2.39 km
SakriEast2.62 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 Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Rajapur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Rajapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rajapur

Where is Rajapur located?

Rajapur village is located in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj 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 212302.

What is the population of Rajapur?

Rajapur has a total population of 5,148, including 2,691 males and 2,457 females.

How many households are there in Rajapur?

There are 769 households in Rajapur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajapur is 61.95%. Male literacy is 74.69% and female literacy is 47.99%.