Rajapur - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Rajapur is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Purbasthali . Jahannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 319472. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.77 hectares and falls under the 713513 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Purbasthali Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 1,433 people, consisting of 682 males and 751 females. The village has 371 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,132 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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

Rajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhandartikuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Rajapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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