Rajajipuram, Lucknow

Rajajipuram is not only well-planned but also teeming with greenery in the form of parks and other natural attractions. Its proximity to reputed educational institutions, excellent hospitals, and popular restaurants and cafes make this a busy and sought-after locality.

It is well-connected to the rest of the city through multiple metro stations and is close to several employment hubs. The location has been rated 4/5 for safety and 4.3/5 for connectivity by its residents.

What’s Good v/s What’s Bad in RajajipuramWhat's Good in Rajajipuram?

• There are a lot of ready-to-move-in housing units available.
• The location is well connected to employment hubs such as Ashok Marg, Hazratganj and Vidhan Sabha Marg.
• The Lucknow Junction Railway Station is located only about 5 km away.

What's Not Good in Rajajipuram?

• Some areas might be prone to waterlogging during the rainy season.
• The presence of damaged roads in certain places might cause problems in commuting.
• Some residents have complained about power outages.

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index 

Residents of Rajajipuram enjoy excellent connectivity to Unnao, Kanpur, Faizabad, and Barabanki via National Highway 230. Commuting can be easily done to nearby localities through rickshaws and buses. The Alambagh Metro Station is the nearest metro station, located 4 km away. The Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located at a distance of just 11 km.

The presence of top-rated medical centres provides high-quality medical services to the residents. Residents of Rajajipuram have access to a lot of recreation hubs such as cinema halls and parks. Plenty of banks and ATMs can also be found in the locality. Residents will have easy access to fruit and vegetable markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, automobile shops and other amenities.

Social Infrastructure - Restaurants

Some of the popular restaurants in Rajajipuram are: 

• Gulmohar Restaurant
• Aryan Rajajipuram
• Jai Mata Di Veg Point
• Chaap Wale
• HotSpot Restaurant
• Good Food and Family Restaurant
• Arora Jee Da Khana Khajana
• We Desi Restaurant

Banks / Metro Stations / Bus Terminals / Railway Stations / Parks 

There are quite a few options available when it comes to travelling in and out of the locality by road, train or air. The availability of public parks offers residents a chance to engage in recreational activities.

Banks & ATMs

• State Bank of India
• Canara Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• Axis Bank
• Kotak Mahindra Bank

Metro and Railway Stations

• Alambagh Metro Station
• Durgapuri Metro Station
• Alamnagar Railway station
• Aishbagh Railway station

Bus Terminals 

• Rajajipuram City Bus Station
• RSDO Bus Terminus

Airport

• Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Public Parks 

• Rajajipuram Park
• E Block Park
• Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil Park
• Suryoday Park
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Park

Popular Roads in Rajajipuram 

Rajajipuram has a proper network of roadways and a national highway that adequately meets the transport requirements of its citizens. There are a few popular roads and routes that are often preferred by the residents of Rajajipuram for moving around the locality and the city:

Alamnagar Mohan Road

The Alamnagar Mohan Road goes through the centre of Rajajipuram, connecting several areas such as Alamnagar, Sari Pura, and Shivaji Puram, and can be used to access the different parts of the locality.

Para Road

Located near the Para Colony Park, residents will find several schools and educational institutions around this area, such as the Swarnim Public School and St. Mary’s School.

Kothari Bandhu Road

The Kothari Bandhu Road goes from the North part of the locality towards Block C in the south. It originates from the Kothari Bandhu Park and covers several blocks and residential areas.

Nearby Localities: Distance Calculator 

Residents can access multiple localities nearby within a time span of 10 to 20 minutes by car:

Locality	Distance from Rajajipuram	Travel Time	Cab Fare
Asharfabad	3.7 km	11 min	₹ 120
Alambagh	5.1 km	13 min	₹ 105
Karim Ganj	5.1 km	18 min	₹ 205
Sundarkhera	5.4 km	16 min	₹ 120
Bhoohar	3.6 km	10 min	₹ 160

How Do People Rate Rajajipuram?

Rajajipuram has received an average overall rating of 4.2/5. Residents are satisfied with the basic services and amenities available in this locality, including great hospitals and educational institutions. Working professionals have found this locality helpful for its close proximity to their offices and workplaces.

How to Visit Rajajipuram?

There are multiple options available via the road, railway or air if one wants to visit Rajajipuram:

By Road: 

A bus operated by the UPSRTC can be availed from Varanasi, which will take around 7 hours to reach Rajajinagar.

By Rail: 

It takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach Rajajipuram by train from Allahabad. Trains are available from the Kanpur Central and the Prayagraj Junction.

By Air: 

The airport closest to Rajajipuram is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Located around 11 km away, it will take approximately 25 mins to reach Rajajipuram from the airport.

Places to Visit Around Rajajipuram 

Rajajipuram has quite a few spots around the locality that are of historical significance and are worth visiting whether you are there for the long or short term.

Tikait Rai Talab

Located 5 km northwest of Lucknow Railway Station, Tikait Rai Talab was a small tank built by the Nawabs in memory of Raja Tikait Rai and is one of the prominent historical landmarks in the area.

Samrat Chandragupta Maurya Dwar

Samrat Chandragupta Maurya Dwar is another top tourist attraction in Rajajipuram, made to commemorate the famous Indian emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

Rifa Colony Chauraha

The Rifa Colony Chauraha is well-known in the locality for having several delicious food joints that one can visit in order to get a taste of the local food.

Locality Comparison of Rajajipuram 

Rajajipuram has a lot of high-rise accommodations offering 2-3 BHK flats. There are also a lot of options in the form of hostels and paying guest homes. Being closer to the centre of the city, Rajajipuram enjoys a lot of benefits that some of its neighbouring localities, such as Jalalpur, Talkatore, and Tikaitganj, don’t with respect to connectivity and basic amenities.

Final Thoughts

Residents of Rajajipuram can enjoy good standards of living with the convenience of having all the basic amenities and tourist attractions within a comfortable distance, thereby making Rajajipuram an excellent option to consider.