It is Tehsil headquarter, here the Mini-Secretariat is an administrative building that houses various government offices, including those related to the judiciary.

The Rajpura Mini-Secretariat serves as an important hub for various government functions, including services for the sub-tehsil of Ghanaur, providing residents with essential services without the need to travel to the district headquarter.

Rajpura is situated nearly 38 km south west of Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab.

In the 2011 India census, Rajpura Municipal Council had a population of 391,011 including 206,801 (52.89%) males and 184,210 (47.11%) females giving a Sex Ratio of 891.

There was a literacy rate of 86.42% (males 89.83%, females 82.70%) much higher than the state average of 75.84%.

[citation needed] The Sarai expanded rapidly from the 19th century and is briefly the first largest Administrative Sub-division in Patiala district.

Agriculture has traditionally been the backbone of rajpura economy, Primary crops wheat and rice.

[24][25] Rajpura has been known for its quality furniture and several well-known brands have their manufacturing plants located here.

Being one of the largest industrial hubs of Punjab, Rajpura is crucial location from supply chain and logistics perspective.

Notable schools, colleges, universities and institutes in Rajpura include: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Nalas village.