Rajpur - Pindra, Varanasi

Rajpur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Rajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajpur is 208660. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.13 hectares and falls under the 221202 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Rajpur

As per Census 2011, Rajpur village has a total population of 5,694 people, consisting of 2,911 males and 2,783 females. The village has 801 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 839 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,636 literate and 2,058 illiterate residents. Additionally, 962 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6942,9112,783
Child Population (0–6 yrs)839452387
Scheduled Castes (SC)962515447
Literate Population3,6362,1281,508
Illiterate Population2,0587831,275

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)
JhanjhaurNorth-West1.13 km
KashipurEast1.19 km
ChintamanpurWest1.61 km
BhurkundaNorth-West1.62 km
NewariWest1.73 km
KorraEast1.78 km
GajendraSouth-East2.04 km
AmautSouth-West2.11 km
OdarNorth-East2.13 km
ChitauraNorth2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajpur

Rajpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pindra Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Varanasi to Rajpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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 OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rajpur

Where is Rajpur located?

Rajpur village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi 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 221202.

What is the population of Rajpur?

Rajpur has a total population of 5,694, including 2,911 males and 2,783 females.

How many households are there in Rajpur?

There are 801 households in Rajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajpur is 63.86%. Male literacy is 73.10% and female literacy is 54.19%.