Rajpur

Rajpur is a village located in Mathurapur I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.2km away from sub-district headquarter Mathurapur (tehsildar office) and 58.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mathurapur Paschim is the gram panchayat of Rajpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Rajpur unique in its vibrant Mathurapur I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Rajpur’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 Rajpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rajpur is 334803. The village spans a total geographical area of 45.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743354. Joynagar is nearest town to Rajpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rajpur 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 Mandirbazar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rajpur

Population of Rajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Rajpur has a total population of about 326, with approximately 168 males and 158 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 326 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.23%, with male literacy at about 85.71% and female literacy near 62.03%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rajpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rajpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rajpur. As per the 2011 stats, Rajpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rajpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Rajpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rajpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajpur