Rajipur

Rajipur is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.3km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 37.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dashghara I is the gram panchayat of Rajipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Rajipur unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Rajipur’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 Rajipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rajipur is 324552. The village spans a total geographical area of 296.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712302. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Rajipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rajipur 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rajipur

Population of Rajipur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajipur has a total population of about 3,659, with approximately 1,848 males and 1,811 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 339 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,375 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 366. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.65%, with male literacy at about 74.78% and female literacy near 62.40%. There are around 897 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rajipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rajipur

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

Nearby Villages of Rajipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajipur