Raipura - Dhanora, Seoni

Raipura is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Dondawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipura is 496383. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.14 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 50 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 Keolari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raipura

According to the 2011 Census, Raipura village had a total population of 564 people, including 291 males and 273 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.75%, with male literacy at 77.65% and female literacy at 63.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Khairee Halt, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Raipura is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Raipura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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