Raipura - Katiya, Gopalganj

Raipura is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Pat Khauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipura is 229789. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Raipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Raipura

According to the 2011 Census, Raipura village had a total population of 1,545 people, including 711 males and 834 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.28%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 60.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raipura

Raipura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Raipura

Raipura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Raipura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Raipura is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raipura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raipura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Raipura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raipura village are given below:

FAQs about Raipura