Raipur - Sohagpur, Shahdol

Raipur is a village situated in the Sohagpur tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Shahdol, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Harri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipur is 501287. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.43 hectares and falls under the 484001 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Raipur

According to the 2011 Census, Raipur village had a total population of 432 people, including 214 males and 218 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.33%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 32.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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 Singhpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Raipur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Raipur is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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