Rafipur - Chandausi, Sambhal

Rafipur is a village situated in the Chandausi tehsil of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Chandausi and around 70 km from Moradabad. Rafipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafipur is 116109. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.45 hectares and falls under the 244410 pincode. Bahjoi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rafipur 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 Chandausi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambhal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rafipur

According to the 2011 Census, Rafipur village had a total population of 1,536 people, including 843 males and 693 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.15%, with male literacy at 71.63% and female literacy at 32.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Rafipur

Rafipur 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 Rafipur

Rafipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahjoi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahjoi to Rafipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Rafipur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rafipur

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

Health Facilities in Rafipur

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

FAQs about Rafipur