Raipura Village - Bhothiya, Sakti

Raipura is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Jaijaipur and around 44 km from Janjgir. Raipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipura is 437328. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.26 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Raipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipura

As per Census 2011, Raipura village has a total population of 2,636 people, consisting of 1,323 males and 1,313 females. The village has 550 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,641 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 431 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,636 1,323 1,313
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 326 168 158
Scheduled Castes (SC) 150 77 73
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 431 229 202
Literate Population 1,641 966 675
Illiterate Population 995 357 638

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SirliEast2.01 km
LawsaraNorth2.29 km
BelhadihNorth-West2.32 km
LohrakotSouth2.37 km
ParsadakalanNorth2.65 km
Kumhari PathanNorth-East2.98 km
RanigaonNorth-West3.05 km
BichhiyaSouth-East3.18 km
BarraSouth3.27 km
HardiEast3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raipura

Raipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibh3, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Raipura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Raipura is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Raipura

Where is Raipura located?

Raipura village is located in Bhothiya Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raipura?

Raipura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Raipura?

The pincode of Raipura is 495689.

What is the population of Raipura?

Raipura has a total population of 2,636, including 1,323 males and 1,313 females.

How many households are there in Raipura?

There are 550 households in Raipura.

What is the literacy rate in Raipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raipura is 62.25%. Male literacy is 73.02% and female literacy is 51.41%.