Raipura - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Raipura village had a total population of 2,636 people, including 1,323 males and 1,313 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 58.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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, 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.

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:

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