Rajapur

Rajapur is a village located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.5km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 29.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Dakshin Barasat is the gram panchayat of Rajapur village.

Rajapur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Rajapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rajapur is 334896. The village spans a total geographical area of 71.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743372. Joynagar is nearest town to Rajapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km 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 Joynagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Rajapur

Below is a concise population overview of Rajapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 558 277 281
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 61 39 22
Scheduled Castes (SC) 528 262 266
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 393 215 178
Illiterate Population 165 62 103

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Rajapur village:

  • The total population of Rajapur village is around 558, including approximately 277 males and 281 females, with a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 61 children aged 0–6 years in Rajapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Rajapur village has 528 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Rajapur village is about 70.43%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 63.35%.
  • There are around 135 households in Rajapur village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

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.

Padmerhat Ramkanta Bati Mastikari Khatsara Mukundapur Tajpur Fatepur Ajodhya Nagar Ramnarayanpur Joynagar Hatpara Ganganarayanpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajapur

Where is Rajapur located?
Rajapur village is situated in Jaynagar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rajapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Rajapur is Dakshin Barasat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Rajapur?
The pincode of Rajapur is 743372, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Rajapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rajapur is 558, with 277 males and 281 females.
How many households are there in Rajapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Rajapur village has a total of 135 households.
What is the literacy rate in Rajapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajapur is 70.43%. The male literacy rate is 77.62%, while the female literacy rate is 63.35%.