Rajapur

Rajapur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Rajapur village. As per 2009 stats, Boaldar is the gram panchayat of Rajapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Rajapur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Rajapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rajapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rajapur is 311100. The village spans a total geographical area of 134.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Rajapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rajapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rajapur

Population of Rajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapur has a total population of about 498, with approximately 242 males and 256 females. The sex ratio is around 1057 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 427. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.99%, with male literacy at about 56.61% and female literacy near 37.89%. There are around 136 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rajapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rajapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rajapur. As per the 2011 stats, Rajapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Rajapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rajapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajapur