Rafatpur - Bilaspur, Rampur

Rafatpur is a village situated in the Bilaspur tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilaspur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Pipalia Mehto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rafatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafatpur is 116746. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.42 hectares and falls under the 244221 pincode. Vilashpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Rafatpur

As per Census 2011, Rafatpur village has a total population of 67 people, consisting of 29 males and 38 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 1,310 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 43 literate and 24 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population672938
Child Population (0–6 yrs)4-4
Literate Population432023
Illiterate Population24915

Nearby Villages of Rafatpur

Rafatpur 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)
DhakiEast1.08 km
Rawana KannuSouth1.21 km
UmriNorth-West1.22 km
Bhainsia JwalapurNorth1.82 km
SaktuwaNorth-East1.87 km
Milak Mafi Pai PuraEast1.92 km
AhamdabadSouth-West1.93 km
MeerganjSouth2.09 km
Pipalia MehtoWest2.40 km
Rawana Lala Urf BishanpuriSouth-East2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rafatpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rafatpur. The nearest railway station is Bilaspur Road, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vilashpur to Rafatpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Rafatpur is about 36 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 Rafatpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Rafatpur

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

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

FAQs about Rafatpur

Where is Rafatpur located?

Rafatpur village is located in Bilaspur Tehsil, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rafatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rafatpur is Pipalia Mehto.

What is the pincode of Rafatpur?

The pincode of Rafatpur is 244221.

What is the population of Rafatpur?

Rafatpur has a total population of 67, including 29 males and 38 females.

How many households are there in Rafatpur?

There are 14 households in Rafatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rafatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rafatpur is 64.18%. Male literacy is 68.97% and female literacy is 60.53%.