Rafatpur - Tanda, Rampur

Rafatpur is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Ratua Nagla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rafatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafatpur is 116494. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.41 hectares and falls under the 244925 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Rafatpur 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 Suar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rafatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rafatpur village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 689 males and 609 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.54%, with male literacy at 79.00% and female literacy at 58.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,019.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rafatpur

Rafatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Rafatpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Rafatpur is about 26 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:

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:

FAQs about Rafatpur