Uttar Rajapur - Haringhata, Nadia

Uttar Rajapur is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 52.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Birohi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Rajapur is 322338. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.41 hectares and falls under the 741249 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Uttar Rajapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Uttar Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Uttar Rajapur village has a total population of 2,586 people, consisting of 1,341 males and 1,245 females. The village has 636 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,117 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,932 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Rajapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5861,3411,245
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238120118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,9321,005927
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population2,1171,149968
Illiterate Population469192277

Nearby Villages of Uttar Rajapur

Uttar Rajapur 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)
HazrabeliaEast1.09 km
NarayanpurSouth-West1.14 km
Chak BirahiNorth-West1.49 km
NischintapurSouth-East1.52 km
Dakshin RajapurSouth1.81 km
AyespurWest2.02 km
PanpurNorth-East2.22 km
MuragachhaSouth-West2.28 km
GanguriaSouth2.33 km
Jalkar MagraNorth2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttar Rajapur

Uttar Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Uttar Rajapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Uttar Rajapur is about 52.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Rajapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Rajapur

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

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

FAQs about Uttar Rajapur

Where is Uttar Rajapur located?

Uttar Rajapur village is located in Haringhata Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Rajapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Rajapur is Birohi-ii.

What is the pincode of Uttar Rajapur?

The pincode of Uttar Rajapur is 741249.

What is the population of Uttar Rajapur?

Uttar Rajapur has a total population of 2,586, including 1,341 males and 1,245 females.

How many households are there in Uttar Rajapur?

There are 636 households in Uttar Rajapur.

What is the literacy rate in Uttar Rajapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Rajapur is 81.86%. Male literacy is 85.68% and female literacy is 77.75%.