Rajpur is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. As of 2011, the village of Rajpur had a population of 11,780, in 1,778 households, while Rajpur block had a population of 75,213.[2]

Rajpur
Rājpur
Village
Location of Rajpur
Rajpur is located in Bihar
Rajpur
Rajpur
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25°04′36″N 84°12′20″E / 25.07675°N 84.20551°E / 25.07675; 84.20551[1]
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictRohtas
Area
 • Total
7.05 km2 (2.72 sq mi)
Elevation99 m (325 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
11,780[2]
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
821111[2]

Demographics

edit

Between 2001 and 2011, the population of Rajpur block increased from 60,610 to 75,213, representing a 24.1% increase. In both census years, the block was classified as entirely rural, with no major urban areas.[2]

In 2011, the sex ratio of Rajpur block was 915 females to every 1000 males, slightly below the district average of 921. The sex ratio was slightly higher in the 0-6 age group (922), which was also slightly below the district average (931).[2]

Members of scheduled castes numbered 12,964 in 2011, representing 17.24% of the block's total population; slightly below the Rohtas district average of 18.57%. There were 17 members of scheduled tribes, making up a negligible percentage of the total population. The sex ratio among both groups was lowest in Rajpur among Rohtas sub-districts.[2]

The literacy rate of Rajpur block was 75.99% in 2011, slightly higher than the Rohtas district average of 73.37%. Literacy was higher in men (85.89%) than in women (65.16%); the corresponding gender gap of 20.73% was roughly average among Rohtas sub-districts. Rajpur block had the highest literacy rate among scheduled caste members, with 64.4% compared to the district average of 60.3%.[2]

Employment

edit

Most of Rajpur block's workforce was engaged in agriculture as of 2011, with 24.68% being cultivators who owned or leased their own land and a further 48.49% being agricultural labourers who worked another person's land for wages. Another 4.34% were engaged in household industries, and the remaining 20.29% were engaged in other forms of work.[2]

Amenities

edit

Rajpur village

edit

The village of Rajpur has a medical centre. It has tap water; drinking water is also provided via well and hand pump. However, it does not have public toilets. It has a post office, landline and cell phone coverage, and Internet access. There is a railway station and bus service. Rajpur also has permanent pucca roads, which are connected to national highways. There is a bank and agricultural credit society. The village hosts a daily mandi as well as a weekly haat. There is a community centre with sports fields, a cinema, and a public library. The village also has access to electricity.[2]

Rajpur block

edit

Of the 36 inhabited villages in Rajpur block, 32 had schools as of 2011, serving 97.11% of the population. 3 villages had medical facilities, serving 19.3% of the population. All villages had access to drinking water, although not all of them had tap water, and 11 of them had post offices. Half of the villages (18) had telephone access, serving 66.01% of the population. 21 villages had permanent pucca roads, serving 67.46% of the population. 30 villages had electrical power, serving 95.01% of the population.[2]

Villages

edit

Rajpur block contains 39 villages, 36 inhabited and 3 uninhabited:[2]

Village name Total land area (hectares) Population (in 2011)
Dehri 79 1,671
Barana 365 3,031
Amarpur 235 1,499
Pakari 226 2,408
Patkhaulia 43 165
Misraulia 46 831
Rajpur (capital) 705 11,780
Sabea 216 1,727
Rajandih 138 2,761
Amarhi 165 1,318
Nachania 68 609
Nirajanpur 51 0
Mangraulia 232 2,111
Malawan 114 808
Sakhara 229 2,515
Tarawan 307 3,891
Dhobdiha 229 1,891
Nawadih 72 687
Kujhi 267 1,842
Sianwak 781 8,189
Harbanspur 31 652
Bhatauli 151 1,924
Bhaluahi 174 668
Pararia 208 2,824
Gurdihin 119 1,531
Sultanpur 158 1,293
Baranw 117 1,230
Parasia 58 945
Baraicha 108 719
Mahuari 139 1,340
Chhanha 113 1,013
Karamkila 139 1,746
Chand Simarhat 71 0
Bisunpur 146 1,903
Kusadhar 153 1,831
Baghaila 108 1,070
Rutawan 172 2,758
Madanpur 37 0
Suara 270 2,032

References

edit
  1. ^ a b "Geonames.org. Rājpur". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 596–612, 1191–1192. Retrieved 1 April 2020.