Rajapur - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Rajapur is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Baru and around 29.2 km from Alipore. Dakshin Barasat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapur is 334896. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.57 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Joynagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rajapur

As per Census 2011, Rajapur village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 277 males and 281 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 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 van services. The nearest railway station is Baharu, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Rajapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Rajapur is about 29.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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