Rajapur

Rajapur is a village located in Basirhat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. Barasat and Basirhat are the district & sub-district headquarters of Rajapur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Champapukur is the gram panchayat of Rajapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Rajapur unique in its vibrant Basirhat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas 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 323620. The village spans a total geographical area of 85.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743291. Basirhat is nearest town to Rajapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km 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 Basirhat Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat 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 1,423, with approximately 712 males and 711 females. The sex ratio is around 998 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 164 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 23 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 42. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.65%, with male literacy at about 77.67% and female literacy near 69.62%. There are around 293 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