Raitum - Mahasamund

Raitum is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Raitum village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raitum is 446126. The village covers a total geographical area of 726.3 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Tumgaon is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Raitum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Raitum

As per Census 2011, Raitum village has a total population of 2,664 people, consisting of 1,306 males and 1,358 females. The village has 644 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 388 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,549 literate and 1,115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 935 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raitum are given below:

Nearby Villages of Raitum

Raitum 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 Raitum

Raitum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumgaon to Raitum is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Raitum is about 40 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 Raitum

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

Health Facilities in Raitum

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

FAQs about Raitum