Raipur - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Raipur is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Raipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 490933. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.89 hectares and falls under the 487441 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 2,200 people, including 1,134 males and 1,066 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.10%, with male literacy at 65.17% and female literacy at 46.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 864.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raipur

Raipur 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 Raipur

Raipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Raipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Raipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raipur

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

Health Facilities in Raipur

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

FAQs about Raipur