The victim, who was a widow, was raped by Satbir Thakur (36) in the forest area near the village on Friday night, police said.
Thakur, in an effort to avoid a legal action against him, murdered the woman, they said, adding that he, however, was spotted by the villagers.
Thakur was produced before a local court, which sent him to a one day police remand.
The medical examination confirmed sexual assault and a case under relevant sections of IPC and SC/ST Act was registered against the accused, police said.