Raipura - Dhanarua, Patna

Raipura is a village situated in the Dhanarua subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanarua and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Dewan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipura is 246025. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 804451 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 15 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 622 people, including 322 males and 300 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.92%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 67.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taregna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Raipura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Raipura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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