Rajapur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Rajapur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Gaighata and around 40.8 km from Barasat. Fulsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 322697. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.27 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 3,621 people, consisting of 1,841 males and 1,780 females. The village has 861 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,594 literate and 1,027 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,986 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajapur

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapur

Public transport in the Rajapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Rajapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Rajapur is about 40.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Rajapur village are given below:

FAQs about Rajapur