Raipura - Sohagpur, Narmadapuram

Raipura is a village situated in the Sohagpur tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Sohagpur and around 70 km from Hoshangabad. Baruadhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipura is 487703. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.9 hectares and falls under the 461661 pincode. Sohagpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Raipura

According to the 2011 Census, Raipura village had a total population of 689 people, including 379 males and 310 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 44.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

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 Sobhapur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sohagpur to Raipura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Raipura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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