Rajanpur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Rajanpur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 35.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kendgore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajanpur is 318391. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.27 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Rajanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajanpur village had a total population of 702 people, including 367 males and 335 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.40%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 65.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population702367335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724131
Scheduled Castes (SC)1387266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population475276199
Illiterate Population22791136

Nearby Villages of Rajanpur

Rajanpur 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)
NarayanpurNorth-West0.88 km
RasidpurEast1.09 km
BeledangaWest1.13 km
GobindapurSouth1.27 km
IsgaraNorth1.33 km
BhimgaraNorth1.76 km
KondaSouth-East1.77 km
BaltaEast2.39 km
Chak DerolaNorth2.39 km
SimjuriNorth-East2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajanpur

Rajanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Rajanpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rajanpur is about 35.7 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 Rajanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rajanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rajanpur

Where is Rajanpur located?

Rajanpur village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rajanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajanpur is Kendgore.

What is the pincode of Rajanpur?

The pincode of Rajanpur is 731125.

What is the population of Rajanpur?

Rajanpur had a total population of 702, including 367 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Rajanpur?

Rajanpur had 164 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajanpur was 75.40%. Male literacy was 84.66% and female literacy was 65.46%.